- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, KY
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210271002306
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271002306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210271002306 · Henderson, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 21.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- This school 358
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
358 students
What this shows Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center compares
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,397
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 60.1%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
1 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
How many students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is 21.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
63.0% of students at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.