Nieman Elem

www.smsd.org/Schools/nieman/

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Nieman Elementary School is a public school located in Shawnee, Kansas, serving as part of the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Shawnee Mission district, Nieman provides students with a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Nieman Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and building meaningful partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through innovative instructional strategies and a collaborative staff. As a vital part of the Shawnee community, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school culture.

456

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nieman Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	219
Black	34
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
219 (48.0%)
White
165 (36.2%)
Black
34 (7.5%)
Two or More
32 (7.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-4000
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/nieman/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nieman Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nieman Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	48.2%
Male	236	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)