Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center's student population of 397 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
13%
11%
White
58%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
397 students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center offer ?
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center part of?
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is part of Henderson County School District.
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