Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John Diemer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Diemer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Diemer Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Diemer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Diemer Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Diemer Elementary School's ranking?
John Diemer Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are John Diemer Elementary School often compared to?
John Diemer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend John Diemer Elementary School?
411 students attend John Diemer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John Diemer Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Diemer Elementary School?
John Diemer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Diemer Elementary School offer ?
John Diemer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John Diemer Elementary School part of?
John Diemer Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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