#133 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#2448 of 50,301 nationally
About Nichols El
Nichols El is a public elementary located in Frisco, in the Frisco ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 635 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 133rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 635.
There are 69 schools in Frisco; Nichols El ranks 22nd of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)4.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nichols El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nichols El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pioneer Heritage Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,037 students · 294 m away
Sparks El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 1.1 km away
Pearson Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,032 students · 1.1 km away
Leadership Prep School Secondary
Frisco · Charter high · Grades 5–12
891 students · 1.2 km away
Bledsoe El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 1.2 km away
Reedy H S
Frisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,201 students · 1.4 km away
Leadership Prep School
Frisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
500 students · 1.4 km away
Vaughn El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students · 1.5 km away
Cobb Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students · 2.0 km away
Fisher El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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635 students
Willie Melton SR El
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635 students
Marjory Vickery El
Flower Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Garfield El
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L E Monahan El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nichols El a good school?
Nichols El has a Success Index (US) of 85.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #133 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nichols El rank in Texas?
Nichols El ranks #133 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #2448 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nichols El?
Nichols El had 635 students in 2025.
Is Nichols El a elementary school or a high school?
Nichols El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nichols El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nichols El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.