Very Good
#2658 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Niemes (john H.) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
16715 Jersey Ave., Artesia, CA 90701
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher
24.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher
24.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,658 of 9,539
In Artesia
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#21 of 30
ABC Unified
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Niemes (john H.) Elementary
Elementary School in Artesia · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Niemes (john H.) Elementary
Niemes (john H.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Artesia, CA, part of ABC Unified. Niemes (john H.) Elementary serves approximately 648 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Niemes (john H.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,658 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Niemes (john H.) Elementary show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Niemes (john H.) Elementary runs 24.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Niemes (john H.) Elementary — Students at Niemes (john H.) Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Niemes (john H.) Elementary Compares
See how Niemes (john H.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
16715 Jersey Ave., Artesia, CA 90701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Niemes (john H.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ABC Virtual Academy (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Cerritos), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kennedy (John F.) Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Burbank (Luther) Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Artesia, see our Artesia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FECC CHILDREN ACADEMY Cerritos | 0.4 mi | — |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Juarez (Benito) Elementary Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| ABC Virtual Academy Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) Cerritos | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| ABC Secondary (Alternative) Cerritos | 0.9 mi | — |
| John H. Nuffer Elementary Norwalk | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Artesia | 1.1 mi | — |
| Los Alisos Middle Norwalk | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Artesia | 1.3 mi | — |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Loretta Lampton Elementary Norwalk | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,712
Median Home Value
$763,700
Median Rent
$2,276/mo
Population
16,044
College Educated
31.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
40.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| Akers Elementary Lemoore, CA | 7.4 |
| Alisal Community Salinas, CA | 7.4 |
| Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Bonita, CA | 7.4 |
| American Indian Public Charter School II Oakland, CA | 7.4 |
| Anderson Elementary Compton, CA | 7.4 |
| Bernardo Elementary Escondido, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Niemes (john H.) Elementary
What grades does Niemes (john H.) Elementary serve?
Niemes (john H.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Niemes (john H.) Elementary?
Niemes (john H.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niemes (john H.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Niemes (john H.) Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niemes (john H.) Elementary rank in CA?
Niemes (john H.) Elementary ranks #2,658 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Niemes (john H.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Niemes (john H.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Niemes (john H.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niemes (john H.) Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Niemes (john H.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Niemes (john H.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niemes (john H.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Niemes (john H.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niemes (john H.) Elementary?
76.4% of students at Niemes (john H.) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7890
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #21 of 30
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