Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

Henderson County
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
358 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, located at 631 N. Green Street in Henderson, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young children. As an early learning center, its primary mission is to provide a nurturing and structured environment that prepares preschoolers for their transition into elementary education. By focusing on early childhood pedagogy, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and cognitive development during the most critical years of a child’s brain development.

The center is a key component of the Henderson County School District’s efforts to promote school readiness for the local community. It typically functions as an inclusive space where children engage in play-based learning and developmentally appropriate activities designed to foster curiosity and academic confidence. Through a combination of qualified instruction and community support, the Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center plays a vital role in setting a positive trajectory for Henderson’s youngest students before they enter the K-12 system.
358
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    215 (60.1%)
  • Black
    61 (17.0%)
  • Two or More
    44 (12.3%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (9.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Henderson County
Phone: (270)854-0140
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 358
Gender Ratio
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