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Shepherdsville Elementary School vs. Nichols Elementary School

Should you attend Shepherdsville Elementary School or Nichols Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Shepherdsville Elementary School
527 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Nichols Elementary School
10665 Hwy 44 W
West Point, KY 40177
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherdsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nichols Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
540 students
108 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shepherdsville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nichols Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shepherdsville Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nichols Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shepherdsville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nichols Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shepherdsville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bullitt County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bullitt County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#920 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#853 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shepherdsville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nichols Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherdsville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nichols Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherdsville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nichols Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 5% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepherdsville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nichols Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shepherdsville Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nichols Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
-
Kindergarten Students
81
16
Grade 1 Students
82
15
Grade 2 Students
84
19
Grade 3 Students
94
10
Grade 4 Students
80
31
Grade 5 Students
92
17

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shepherdsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nichols Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shepherdsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nichols Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shepherdsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nichols Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
82%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shepherdsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nichols Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shepherdsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nichols Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bullitt County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shepherdsville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nichols Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shepherdsville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nichols Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shepherdsville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nichols Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bullitt County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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