Early Head Start Nicholson serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Head Start Nicholson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Head Start Nicholson's student population of 186 students has grown by 376% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Head Start Nicholson is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
44%
45%
White
39%
40%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Head Start Nicholson?
186 students attend Early Head Start Nicholson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Early Head Start Nicholson students are Black, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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