Nieman Elementary

Summary:

Nieman Elementary is a public elementary school in Shawnee, Kansas, serving around 450 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District, which is ranked 46 out of 266 districts in the state.

Nieman Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.15% of Nieman students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.71% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, Nieman's proficiency rate was 30.22%, while the district and state averaged 43.99% and 31.6%, respectively. Nieman's performance is particularly low in 5th and 6th grade, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points below the district and state. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with subgroups like African American and Hispanic students ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Kansas elementary schools.

Nearby schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District, such as Broken Arrow Elementary, Overland Park Elementary, and Ray Marsh Elementary, generally outperform Nieman Elementary in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These higher-performing schools also tend to have lower percentages of students from low-income families, lower student-teacher ratios, and higher per-student spending, suggesting that Nieman may face challenges in providing the necessary resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10917 W 67th St
       Shawnee, KS  66203


(913) 993-4000

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Nieman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hocker Grove Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission North High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.2%
Hispanic:
39.8%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nieman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nieman Elementary 457th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Nieman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Shawnee Mission Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Mission Pub School 46th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nieman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.64 428th 585 26.8%
2007 23.15 511th 600 14.8%
2008 43.90 426th 614 30.6%
2009 50.90 383rd 621 38.3%
2010 37.24 491st 630 22.1%
2011 39.97 473rd 631 25.0%
2012 48.21 443rd 660 32.9%
2013 49.24 438th 668 34.4%
2015 43.25 421st 678 37.9%
2016 31.44 481st 656 26.7%
2017 41.81 402nd 659 39.0%
2018 38.60 426th 656 35.1%
2019 44.51 388th 667 41.8%
2021 23.27 549th 670 18.1%
2022 27.42 521st 668 22.0%
2023 26.74 512th 660 22.4%
2024 33.83 457th 653 30.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.83 90th 129 30.2%
2019 40.70 70th 122 42.6%
2021 28.68 92nd 108 14.8%
2022 48.15 54th 117 53.8%
2023 38.87 71st 117 39.3%
2024 35.65 92nd 124 25.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.09 303rd 512 40.8%
2019 50.91 234th 509 54.0%
2021 38.15 343rd 494 30.6%
2022 32.53 388th 512 24.2%
2023 31.53 401st 541 25.9%
2024 42.05 327th 546 40.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.99 415th 574 27.7%
2019 41.99 357th 591 39.6%
2021 25.17 470th 591 20.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.26 325th 575 43.5%
2019 48.30 305th 586 48.0%
2021 26.74 476th 605 21.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.20 37th 73 49.3%
2022 30.29 52nd 68 23.5%
2023 34.98 53rd 74 28.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.40 98th 207 52.7%
2019 59.88 76th 235 67.7%
2021 44.05 131st 229 42.8%
2022 48.59 123rd 254 51.6%
2023 36.95 169th 245 31.0%
2024 46.06 129th 260 50.4%
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Rank History for White students at Nieman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.28 208th 574 63.8%
2019 56.33 240th 592 59.5%
2021 36.87 402nd 587 31.5%
2022 40.82 365th 596 38.8%
2023 31.67 433rd 584 25.9%
2024 53.27 264th 579 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Open Quote Principal doesn't hear you when you talk. We tried to express concern and she just smiled a lot and had zero feedback. One of our children's teachers is extremely hostile and unprofessional. We cannot wait to pull our kids out of that place. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nieman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 5 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 362 12 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1990 366 11 2 17 8 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 363 9 11 12 8 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 327 14 10 12 9 n/a n/a 0 372
1993 382 25 20 20 5 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 350 27 22 11 4 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 338 33 17 11 2 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 338 33 17 11 2 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 327 51 16 15 5 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 314 66 24 17 4 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 281 69 26 20 4 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 241 56 24 36 4 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 244 44 20 36 3 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 194 37 31 42 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 194 37 31 42 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 310 70 34 61 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 246 62 24 89 0 n/a n/a 3 424
2006 246 78 15 92 3 n/a n/a 13 447
2007 213 86 9 117 2 n/a n/a 21 448
2008 213 86 6 121 1 n/a n/a 22 449
2009 207 76 7 137 3 n/a n/a 38 468
2010 246 81 12 179 0 3 36 0 557
2011 222 55 8 185 0 1 41 0 512
2012 237 70 9 225 0 5 32 0 578
2013 249 56 8 215 0 2 30 0 560
2014 251 69 10 206 0 0 31 0 567
2015 247 84 9 197 0 0 40 0 577
2016 245 72 8 210 2 0 29 0 566
2017 229 52 9 198 3 0 22 0 513
2018 220 69 9 183 1 0 18 0 500
2019 221 60 9 157 2 0 23 0 472
2020 210 55 12 155 4 0 27 0 463
2021 196 59 9 140 2 0 30 0 436
2022 188 62 8 153 3 2 29 0 445
2023 181 52 5 179 3 3 27 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nieman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 30.0 12.4 0
1989 400 33.0 12.1 n/a
1990 404 30.4 13.2 0
1991 403 30.2 13.3 n/a
1992 372 30.4 12.2 27.7
1993 452 30.4 14.9 19.7
1994 414 31.7 13.1 24.6
1995 401 30.9 13.0 38.7
1996 401 30.9 13.0 38.7
1997 414 32.0 12.9 39.4
1998 425 44.9 9.5 38.8
1999 400 34.9 11.5 44.8
2000 361 33.9 10.6 36.8
2001 347 29.8 11.6 36.9
2002 305 25.6 11.9 39.3
2003 305 25.6 11.9 39.3
2004 475 35.6 13.3 31.6
2005 424 33.0 12.8 40.4
2006 447 32.7 13.7 48.2
2007 448 36.6 12.2 48
2008 449 33.9 13.2 60.7
2009 468 34.1 13.7 73.3
2010 557 33.6 16.5 70.2
2011 512 33.9 15.1 71.1
2012 578 37.4 15.4 71.6
2013 560 35.8 15.6 72.3
2014 567 38.7 14.6 73.2
2015 577 38.0 15.1 72.1
2016 566 38.0 14.8 70.3
2017 513 34.7 14.7 65.3
2018 500 32.9 15.1 65.2
2019 472 31.8 14.8 64
2020 463 27.7 16.7 64.6
2021 436 27.3 15.9 54.6
2022 445 28.2 15.7 60.7
2023 450 30.2 14.9 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nieman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 30.0 12.4 0
1989 400 33.0 12.1 n/a
1990 404 30.4 13.2 0
1991 403 30.2 13.3 n/a
1992 372 30.4 12.2 27.7
1993 452 30.4 14.9 19.7
1994 414 31.7 13.1 24.6
1995 401 30.9 13.0 38.7
1996 401 30.9 13.0 38.7
1997 414 32.0 12.9 39.4
1998 425 44.9 9.5 38.8
1999 400 34.9 11.5 44.8
2000 361 33.9 10.6 36.8
2001 347 29.8 11.6 36.9
2002 305 25.6 11.9 39.3
2003 305 25.6 11.9 39.3
2004 475 35.6 13.3 31.6
2005 424 33.0 12.8 40.4
2006 447 32.7 13.7 48.2
2007 448 36.6 12.2 48
2008 449 33.9 13.2 60.7
2009 468 34.1 13.7 73.3
2010 557 33.6 16.5 70.2
2011 512 33.9 15.1 71.1
2012 578 37.4 15.4 71.6
2013 560 35.8 15.6 72.3
2014 567 38.7 14.6 73.2
2015 577 38.0 15.1 72.1
2016 566 38.0 14.8 70.3
2017 513 34.7 14.7 65.3
2018 500 32.9 15.1 65.2
2019 472 31.8 14.8 64
2020 463 27.7 16.7 64.6
2021 436 27.3 15.9 54.6
2022 445 28.2 15.7 60.7
2023 450 30.2 14.9 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nieman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (8.5%) $9,931 (91.5%) $10,856

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nieman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 512th of 660 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nieman Elementary)3123.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.248.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nieman Elementary)37.528.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)60.761.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nieman Elementary)43.328.9
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)57.255.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nieman Elementary)3031.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)46.251.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nieman Elementary)37.329
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.753.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nieman Elementary)28.816.1
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Nieman Elementary)40.730.6
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Shawnee Mission Pub School)54.250.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nieman Elementary)5432.1
 21.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)53.551.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nieman Elementary)41.317.5
 23.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)5051.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472450
 4.7%
African American6052
 13.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic157179
 14%
Pacific Islander03
White221181
 18.1%
Two or More Races2327
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%69.1%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nieman Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Nieman Elementary.

Nieman Elementary ranks 457th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Nieman Elementary are 40% White, 40% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Nieman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hocker Grove Middle
High : Shawnee Mission North High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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