- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Daniels, KY
Ben Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210072000139
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Johnson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Ben Johnson Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Breckinridge County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210072000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ben Johnson Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210072000139 · Mc Daniels, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 15.5:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Breckinridge County High School (875 students)
Ben Johnson Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ben Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breckinridge C
Breckinridge County High School
875 students
- Breckinridge C
Breckinridge County Middle School
532 students
- Hardinsburg El
Hardinsburg Elementary School
501 students
- Irvington Elem
Irvington Elementary School
359 students
- This school 232
Ben Johnson Elementary School
232 students
- Custer Element 178
Custer Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Ben Johnson Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Johnson Elementary School compares
Ben Johnson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,209
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Ben Johnson Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Breckinridge County reports $13,209 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Johnson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardinsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irvington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Johnson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Ben Johnson Elementary School?
Ben Johnson Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Daniels, KY. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Johnson Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Johnson Elementary School?
33.2% of students at Ben Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Johnson Elementary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Mc Daniels, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Johnson Elementary School?
Ben Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Breckinridge County?
Besides Ben Johnson Elementary School, Breckinridge County also operates Breckinridge County High School (875 students), Breckinridge County Middle School (532 students), and Hardinsburg Elementary School (501 students). See the Breckinridge County district page for the complete list.