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Niemes (John H.) Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Artesia, California · ABC Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students631
Student:Teacher23.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Niemes (John H.)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
631
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+11pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Niemes (John H.) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Artesia, California. The school enrolls 631 students. It is part of the ABC Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictABC Unified
County6037
CityArtesia
ZIP90701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060162000023

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment631
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino79.3%
Black / African American7.9%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
79.3%
Black
7.9%
Asian
5.6%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)