B+
Above Average
82/100

Nichols Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10665 Hwy 44 W, West Point, KY 40177
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 67% · Math 47% proficient · 63rd percentile in Kentucky
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
108
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%63/100reading 82nd percentile, math 44th percentile among Kentucky elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+16 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%47%reading +7 pts, math -7 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income65%45%reading +20 pts, math +6 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 10665 Hwy 44 W
City West Point
ZIP Code 40177
District 2100750
NCES School ID 210075000153
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40177

Understanding the community around Nichols Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,284
Per Capita Income $38,063
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
High School or Higher 80.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,400
Median Rent $630
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
View full data for ZIP 40177 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nichols Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.2%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Black 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 108
Teachers (FTE) 10.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nichols Elementary?
Nichols Elementary has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nichols Elementary?
Nichols Elementary has 108 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Nichols Elementary serve?
Nichols Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nichols Elementary receive per student?
Nichols Elementary receives $14,145 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nichols Elementary in 40177 ▼
Avg Home Value
$126,424
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
-4.5%
% Renters
25.9%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026