Niemes (John H.) Elementary
Artesia, CA · ABC Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
2,350th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
16715 Jersey Ave., Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7890Official website ↗NCES ID 060162000023Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Niemes (John H.) Elementary 2,350th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2015 to 58th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 362 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 648 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.5% | 77.6% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 12.3% | 10.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 6.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 3.9% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 6.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $870K in zip 90701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Niemes (John H.) Elementary
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What school district is Niemes (John H.) Elementary in?
Niemes (John H.) Elementary is part of the ABC Unified district in Artesia, California.
Is Niemes (John H.) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Niemes (John H.) Elementary 2,350th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Niemes (John H.) Elementary?
Hispanic 78%, Asian 10%, Two or more races 6%, Black 4% (648 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Niemes (John H.) Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90701 is $870K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.