Enrollment
473
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shannon Johnson Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Shannon Johnson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Berea, Kentucky, enrolling 473 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Berea's public schools, it stands alongside Kingston Elementary School (608 students): Shannon Johnson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15.6:1).
Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students) and Madison Southern High School (1,224 students) alongside Shannon Johnson Elementary 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 Shannon Johnson Elementary School compares
Shannon Johnson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Shannon Johnson Elementary School.
$11,762
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shannon Johnson Elementary School a good school?
Shannon Johnson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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