Niemes (John H.) Elementary School

16715 Jersey Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Niemes (John H.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Niemes (John H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Niemes (John H.) Elementary School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
648 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Niemes (John H.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niemes (John H.) Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥50%
34%
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≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niemes (John H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Niemes (John H.) Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Niemes (John H.) Elementary School often compared to?
Niemes (John H.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burbank (Luther) Elementary School, Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Niemes (John H.) Elementary School?
648 students attend Niemes (John H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Niemes (John H.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niemes (John H.) Elementary School?
Niemes (John H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Niemes (John H.) Elementary School offer ?
Niemes (John H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Niemes (John H.) Elementary School part of?
Niemes (John H.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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