Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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 392 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
10%
10%

Black
18%
11%

White
56%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
392 students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 22:1, 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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