Shannon Johnson Elementary School

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shannon Johnson Elementary School, located in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to build a strong educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is recognized for its dedication to personalized instruction and character development, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the standard curriculum, Shannon Johnson Elementary often integrates activities and programs that encourage student engagement, creativity, and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on core academic excellence and a positive school culture, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

466

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	18
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	3

White
411 (88.2 %)
Two or More
20 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(859)387-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 10

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 79