Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center's student population of 358 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
358 students attend Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center?
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 24:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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