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Prekindergarten· 13 schools in district

Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

631 N. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420Henderson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
397
Students
Total enrolled
$15,873
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
23.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 52% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 397 students in grades PK–PK in Henderson, Kentucky.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,873 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center is a mid-sized prekindergarten in Henderson, Kentucky, serving grades PK–PK with 397 students. The district invests $15,873 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

397
Total Students
23.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution222 male · 175 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 250 students
Student Composition
58%
11%
13%
17%
Asian1%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black13%
Multiracial17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210271002306

Academic Outcomes at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 42420

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,873Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,873
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,984
Student Support$3,016
Administration$1,905
Operations$2,381
Other$1,587
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,873 spent per student, an estimated $7,032 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
28%
State government
51.9%
Local (property tax)
27.6%
Federal programs
20.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Spottsville Elementary SchoolBend Gate Elementary SchoolSouth Heights Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Henderson County South Middle SchoolHenderson County North Middle School
↓
High School
Henderson County High SchoolThe Central Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyHenderson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenderson County →
Phone: (270)854-0140
NCES ID: 210271002306
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Henderson seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Henderson County
High
Henderson County High School
1,958 students · 09–12
● 38 opp44% FRL
Mid
Henderson County South Middle School
721 students · 06–08
● 38 opp43% FRL
Mid
Henderson County North Middle School
720 students · 06–08
● 38 opp54% FRL
Elem
Spottsville Elementary School
547 students · KG–05
40% FRL
Elem
Bend Gate Elementary School
425 students · KG–05
● 38 opp58% FRL
Elem
South Heights Elementary School
420 students · KG–05
● 38 opp74% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
356 students · KG–05
● 38 opp65% FRL
Elem
East Heights Elementary School
354 students · KG–05
● 38 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
631 N. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.