Nichols Elementary School

Nichols Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4250 Old Grove Rd, Oceanside, CA

San Luis Rey Neighborhood

Oceanside Unified School District

526 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Traci Galloway

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
34%

Reading Proficiency
35%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

34%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,140:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Hispanic

58.9%

White

15.7%

Two or more races

10.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.6%

Black

4.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

1.6%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 teacher

8/11/2025

I may be biased, but NIchols Leadership Academy is one of the best schools around. I was one of the lucky teachers who got to open this school brand new back in 2002. It gets better every year. The staff is awesome and the families make it even better. Nichols feels like home!

5.0 parent

5/28/2025

How this school is rated a 3…I cannot fathom! It’s an absolute 10 out of 10!!!!! my family, and I moved here when our twins started TK and went into kinder as well, and now we have to move again to Las Vegas and I am devastated to leave this school. They helped me with my autistic /adhd child and nu...

5.0 parent

5/6/2024

I am delighted to share my experience with Mrs. Rappold, who has been an exceptional teacher in any grade she teaches . Her dedication and passion for teaching are truly commendable. Mrs. Rappold's teaching style is incredibly engaging and effective. One of Ms. Rappold's greatest strengths is her ap...

5.0 parent

12/1/2022

Nichols has been amazing for my three daughters. The teachers are caring and do an excellent job teaching. We love the leadership focus and the way they have included enrichment opportunities.

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Average Home Value

$760,583

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

$101,276

% of College Grads

25.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,579 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.7%

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Charter

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California San Diego County Oceanside 92057 San Luis Rey

Nichols Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oceanside, CA and is served by the Oceanside Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 526 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Nichols Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $760,583. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Mission Vista High School, Pacific View Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Oceanside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nichols Elementary School.

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