Niemes (John H.) Elementary

www.niemeses.us

631 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John H. Niemes Elementary School, located in Artesia, California, is a public school within the ABC Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic achievement and providing a supportive, structured environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, while also emphasizing character development and student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and a focus on fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the surrounding community. With a dedication to preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond, Niemes Elementary focuses on building foundational literacy and math skills. The campus environment is geared toward inclusivity, aiming to provide each student with the resources and attention necessary to grow both academically and socially.

631

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Niemes (John H.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	495
Black	23
Asian	62
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
495 (78.4%)
Asian
62 (9.8%)
Two or More
39 (6.2%)
Black
23 (3.6%)
White
11 (1.7%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7890
Website:	http://www.niemeses.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 79