Ben Johnson Elementary School

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Johnson Elementary School, located in McDaniels, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Breckinridge County community. Situated in a rural setting along Highway 259, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By focusing on foundational skills and community values, the school plays a vital role in preparing its young students for their future educational journeys in the district.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for close-knit relationships between teachers, students, and local families. As part of the Breckinridge County School District, Ben Johnson Elementary integrates modern educational standards with a personalized approach to instruction. With its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing space, the school remains a central hub for childhood development in the McDaniels area, striving to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a changing world.

232

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	15

White
212 (91.4%)
Two or More
15 (6.5%)
Hispanic
4 (1.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Breckinridge County
Phone:	(270)756-3070
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 38