- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinson, AL
Kermit Johnson School
Federal NCES profile for Kermit Johnson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010192001542
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kermit Johnson School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pinson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kermit Johnson School has class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit Johnson School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kermit Johnson School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010192001542 · Pinson, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 19.6:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Kermit Johnson School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kermit Johnson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Kermit Johnson School
646 students
What this shows Kermit Johnson School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kermit Johnson School compares
Kermit Johnson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Alabama - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 16.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Kermit Johnson School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kermit Johnson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kermit Johnson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kermit Johnson School
How many students attend Kermit Johnson School?
Kermit Johnson School has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kermit Johnson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kermit Johnson School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kermit Johnson School?
56.3% of students at Kermit Johnson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kermit Johnson School?
The largest demographic group at Kermit Johnson School is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Pinson, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kermit Johnson School?
Kermit Johnson School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
How does Kermit Johnson School rank among public schools in Pinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit Johnson School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Kermit Johnson School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.