Early Head Start Nicholson serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Head Start Nicholson's student population of 196 students has grown by 402% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Head Start Nicholson is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
45%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Picayune School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Head Start Nicholson?
196 students attend Early Head Start Nicholson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Early Head Start Nicholson students are Black, 43% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Head Start Nicholson?
Early Head Start Nicholson has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Head Start Nicholson offer ?
Early Head Start Nicholson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Head Start Nicholson part of?
Early Head Start Nicholson is part of Picayune School District.
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