Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nichols School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nichols School's student population of 408 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Nichols School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nichols School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
50%
31%
Black
24%
12%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichols School's ranking?
Nichols School is ranked #678 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Nichols School often compared to?
Nichols Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eli Whitney School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Nichols School?
408 students attend Nichols School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nichols School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols School?
Nichols School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nichols School offer ?
Nichols School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nichols School part of?
Nichols School is part of Stratford School District.
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