Enrollment
646
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kermit Johnson School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kermit Johnson School
Kermit Johnson School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pinson, Alabama, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Kermit Johnson School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kermit Johnson School compares
Kermit Johnson School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Kermit Johnson School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kermit Johnson School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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