John Diemer Elementary School
Tel:
(913)993-3100
- John Diemer Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- John Diemer Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Diemer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Diemer Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #115 out of 1,268 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 19% |
| Black | 8% | 7% |
| White | 60% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Diemer Elementary School is Shawnee Mission South High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Indian Woods Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Trailwood Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Overland Park Indian Woods Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 726 students
0.3 miles
9700 Woodson
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913)993-0600 0.3 7-8 726 - Overland Park Trailwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 441 students
0.9 miles
5101 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913)993-5600 0.9 PK-6 441 - Overland Park Brookridge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 529 students
1.1 miles
9920 Lowell
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913)993-2400 1.1 PK-6 529 - Overland Park Shawnee Mission South High School Grades: 7-12 | 1521 students
1.4 miles
5800 W 107th St
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913)993-7500 1.4 7-12 1521 - Overland Park Briarwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 573 students
1.5 miles
6701 W. 83rd Street
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913)993-2200 1.5 PK-6 573
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