Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Bakersfield, CA Grades KG–06 City: Large Bakersfield-Delano, CA SchoolScore™ F (43.3)
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Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ F (43.3)
960
Students
40.9
Teachers
23.5:1
Student:Teacher
(661)631-5400
Phone
http://nichols.bcsd.com
Website

Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is a public school administered by the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 960 students enrolled; a 23.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
960.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 106% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.46:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
84.2%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 32% worse
School Details
School Name
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
NCESSCH ID
060363000311
State School ID
CA-1563321-6008890
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3401 Renegade Ave.
City
Bakersfield
State
California
ZIP Code
93306
County
Kern County
Metro Area
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0622
State Leg. Upper
06016
State Leg. Lower
06035
Latitude
35.40196
Longitude
-118.95501
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
960
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.9
Teachers FTE
📐
23.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 808 84.2%
Not Applicable 597 62.2%
District Info
District Name
Bakersfield City
LEAID
0603630
State LEA ID
CA-1563321
Phone
(661)631-4600
Website
http://www.bcsd.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bakersfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$762,271K
Federal Revenue
$107,310K
State Revenue
$605,026K
Local Revenue
$49,935K
Total Expenditure
$598,200K
Instruction Exp.
$343,629K
Support Services
$185,351K
Other Current Exp.
$23,363K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary

1
Harding Elementary
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0.8 mi
2
Compton Junior High
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0.9 mi
3
Henry Eissler Elementary
Bakersfield · Elementary
1 mi
4
Chipman Junior High
Bakersfield · Middle
1 mi
5
College Heights Elementary
Bakersfield · Elementary
1 mi
6
Highland High
Bakersfield · High
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary?
960 students are enrolled at Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary have?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary has 40.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.5:1.
What grades does Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary serve?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary a charter school?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary located in?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is located in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary belong to?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is part of the Bakersfield City school district.
How much does Bakersfield City spend per student?
The Bakersfield City district spends approximately $623,125,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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