NICHOLS EL

www.friscoisd.org

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nichols Elementary School is a public school serving students in Frisco, Texas, and is part of the highly regarded Frisco Independent School District (FISD). Located on Nichols Trail, the school operates under the district’s "Small School Model," which is designed to keep enrollment numbers smaller than traditional elementary schools. This approach is intended to provide a more personalized learning environment, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and has greater opportunities to participate in school activities and leadership roles.

As a member of the Frisco ISD community, Nichols Elementary follows the district’s commitment to high academic standards and a comprehensive curriculum. The school fosters a supportive, community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes both academic achievement and character development. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to visit the official [Frisco ISD website](http://www.friscoisd.org) for the most current updates and campus-specific resources.

635

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NICHOLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	38
Black	31
Asian	366
Two or More	43
American Indian	3

Asian
366 (57.6%)
White
154 (24.3%)
Two or More
43 (6.8%)
Hispanic
38 (6.0%)
Black
31 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FRISCO ISD
Phone:	(469)633-3950
Website:	http://www.friscoisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 137