Nichols School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/nes

418 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Nichols School is a public elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through grade six. As part of the Stratford Public School district, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and numeracy. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nichols School aims to create an engaging learning atmosphere through various resources and community involvement. The school prioritizes communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By integrating local school district standards with a focus on student-centered learning, Nichols School strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective academic setting for all children within the Stratford community.

418

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nichols School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	213
Black	108
Asian	8
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
213 (51.0%)
Black
108 (25.8%)
White
76 (18.2%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Asian
8 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4294
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/nes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 83