Serving 926 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Campus Size
18
School Motto
To educate all students at the highest levels of academic excellence to become collaborative, creative, and critical thinkers.
School Rankings
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5436 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School's ranking?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School is ranked #5436 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School often compared to?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School?
926 students attend Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School offer ?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School part of?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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