Merriam Park Elementary vs Nieman Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
Nieman Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students
| Measure | Merriam Park Elementary Merriam, Kansas | Nieman Elem Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 686 | #469 of 686 |
| National rank | #33600 of 50,301 | #33440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 415 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Merriam | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.6 vs 37.8).
- •Nieman Elem does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Merriam Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 64.5%).
- •Nieman Elem does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Nieman Elem is the larger school with 456 students compared with 415.
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 Merriam Park Elementary better than Nieman Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merriam Park Elementary and Nieman Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Merriam and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriam Park Elementary: 415. Nieman Elem: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriam Park Elementary and Nieman Elem rank in Kansas?
Merriam Park Elementary is 476th of 686 and Nieman Elem is 469th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).