Lakewood Elementary vs Nieman Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Nieman Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Nieman Elem Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 686 | #469 of 686 |
| National rank | #1098 of 50,301 | #33440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 35% |
| city | Overland Park | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 37.8).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 35%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 64.5%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakewood Elementary better than Nieman Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 37.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lakewood Elementary and Nieman Elem?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 456. Nieman Elem: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Nieman Elem rank in Kansas?
Lakewood Elementary is 3rd of 686 and Nieman Elem is 469th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).