RICHARD L JOHNSON EARLY EDUC CNTR
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Bartholomew Con School Corp school district, located in Columbus, IN with about 60 students. With about 4 teachers, Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Richard L. Johnson Early Education Center, located at 1209 S. Sycamore Street in Columbus, Indiana, serves as a dedicated facility within the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) focused exclusively on early childhood development. The center is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for the community's youngest learners, typically encompassing preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. By prioritizing play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into the K-12 public school system.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the center emphasizes social-emotional development, helping students build essential interpersonal skills, independence, and classroom readiness. The facility is structured to provide a nurturing environment that supports diverse learning needs, often acting as a hub for early intervention services. As part of the broader Columbus community, the Richard L. Johnson Early Education Center plays a critical role in closing the achievement gap early by ensuring that all children, regardless of background, have access to high-quality early childhood instruction and school resources.
For more information, contact Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr at (812) 376-4569 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
RICHARD L JOHNSON EARLY EDUC CNTR is a public school in Columbus, IN with about 60 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bartholomew Con School Corp
- Total Students:
- 60
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 60 students
- White
- 60.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.0%
- Two or more races
- 13.3%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Female
- 40.0%
- Male
- 60.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.