Nichols El
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades PK-5
1,246th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Nichols El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nichols El 1,246th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Nichols El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 156 students tested
Nichols El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 343 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.3% | 66.5% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 30.1% | 23.0% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 6.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Nichols El
Typical home value $308K in zip 78254 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nichols El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Braun Station ElNorthside ISD · 0.6 mi away941st of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 63% - 7Sst Hill CountrySchool of Science and Technology Discovery · 0.8 mi away · charter1,462nd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 44% - 5Brauchle ElNorthside ISD · 0.9 mi away2,296th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 7Carson ElNorthside ISD · 1.2 mi away1,416th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 49% - 6Wanke ElNorthside ISD · 1.4 mi away1,808th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 48% - 5Northwest Crossing ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away2,424th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 8Krueger ElNorthside ISD · 1.6 mi away1,282nd of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 50% - 8Steubing ElNorthside ISD · 1.7 mi away966th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nichols El in?
Nichols El is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Nichols El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nichols El 1,246th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nichols El?
Hispanic 67%, White 23%, Two or more races 6%, Black 2% (343 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nichols El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78254 is $308K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.