Overview
NICHOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0โ6 in Picayune, Mississippi. The school enrolls 324 students. It is part of the PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelElementary
Grade Span0โ6
DistrictPICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28109
CityPicayune
ZIP39466
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280363000694
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment324
White47.5%
Hispanic / Latino21.3%
Black / African American25.9%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)