Nieman Elementary School
Nieman Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Nieman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nieman Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nieman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Nieman Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
14%
7%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nieman Elementary School often compared to?
Nieman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merriam Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Nieman Elementary School?
436 students attend Nieman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Nieman Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nieman Elementary School?
Nieman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nieman Elementary School offer ?
Nieman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nieman Elementary School part of?
Nieman Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
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