Nieman Elementary School
Tel:
(913)993-4000
- Nieman Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (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 38% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Nieman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nieman Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nieman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nieman Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #736 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 19% |
| Black | 11% | 7% |
| White | 45% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 Nieman Elementary School is Shawnee Mission Northwest High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hocker Grove Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Merriam Park Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shawnee Merriam Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 493 students
0.9 miles
6100 Mastin
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913)993-3600 0.9 PK-6 493 - Shawnee Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 568 students
0.9 miles
6720 Caenen
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913)993-1900 0.9 PK-6 568 - Overland Park Shawanoe Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 505 students
1.0 miles
11230 W 75th
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913)993-5100 1.0 PK-6 505 - Shawnee Hocker Grove Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 788 students
1.1 miles
10400 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913)993-0200 1.1 7-8 788 - Shawnee Shawnee Mission Northwest High School Grades: 7-12 | 1725 students
1.1 miles
12701 W 67th Street
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913)993-7200 1.1 7-12 1725
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