Enrollment
358
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Henderson, Kentucky, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 39% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #404, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Henderson's public schools, it stands alongside The Central Academy (269 students): Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 22.4:1).
Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students) and Henderson County North Middle School (670 students) alongside Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center.
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 Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center compares
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,593
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County, which includes Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center.
$12,593
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~358 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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