Nieman Elem
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shawnee, Kansas 66203 · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
#469 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#33440 of 50,301 nationally
About Nieman Elem
Nieman Elem is a public elementary located in Shawnee, in the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 456 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 469th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 456.
There are 18 schools in Shawnee; Nieman Elem ranks 16th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nieman Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nieman Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students · 1.4 km away
Shawanoe Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students · 1.4 km away
Rhein Benninghoven Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students · 1.5 km away
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students · 1.7 km away
Trailridge Middle
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students · 1.9 km away
Hocker Grove Middle
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students · 2.0 km away
Ray Marsh Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 3.0 km away
Comanche Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
369 students · 3.1 km away
East Antioch Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students · 3.2 km away
Crestview Elem
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Lincoln Memorial Elem
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458 students
Marlatt Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Ray Marsh Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Canyon Creek Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Linwood Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nieman Elem a good school?
Nieman Elem has a Success Index (US) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #469 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nieman Elem rank in Kansas?
Nieman Elem ranks #469 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #33440 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nieman Elem?
Nieman Elem had 456 students in 2025.
Is Nieman Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Nieman Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nieman Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nieman Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.