Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary

Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary serves a working-class neighborhood on Bakersfield's east side, where the community ties are tight and the school reflects the hardworking spirit of the families who call this part of the Central Valley home. Families who are active participants in their child's education and willing to supplement at home may find this a warm, close-knit environment, though academics — particularly in math and science — are an area where the school is still working to grow. Bakersfield itself offers affordable living, a strong local economy tied to agriculture and energy, and a sun-soaked lifestyle that appeals to families planting roots in California without the coastal price tag.