Nichols Elementary

105 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nichols Elementary School, located on Highway 44 West in West Point, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bullitt County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural-suburban transition area of northern Bullitt County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children. It focuses on core academic development while emphasizing the social and emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered school, Nichols Elementary prioritizes small-class engagement and close partnerships between faculty, students, and families. The school typically offers a standard K-5 curriculum enriched with programs designed to encourage literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, Nichols Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the West Point community, helping young learners build a strong academic base in a safe and nurturing setting.

105

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nichols Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
92 (87.6%)
Hispanic
5 (4.8%)
Two or More
5 (4.8%)
Black
2 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bullitt County
Phone:	(502)869-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 21

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nichols Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	14
Grade 2	16
Grade 3	15
Grade 4	9
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nichols Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	51	48.6%
Male	54	51.4%

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