- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berea, KY
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shannon Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372001901
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shannon Johnson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shannon Johnson Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Johnson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372001901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Shannon Johnson Elementary School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 210372001901 · Berea, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Shannon Johnson Elementary School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shannon Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 473
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
473 students
What this shows Shannon Johnson Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shannon Johnson Elementary School compares
Shannon Johnson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,260
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 473 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 87.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Shannon Johnson Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shannon Johnson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shannon Johnson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Berea
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shannon Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
Shannon Johnson Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon Johnson Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
48.1% of students at Shannon Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shannon Johnson Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shannon Johnson Elementary School?
Shannon Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Shannon Johnson Elementary School rank among schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Johnson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Berea, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Shannon Johnson Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.