Model Laboratory Elementary School (Closed 2023)

521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Model Laboratory Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
294 students

Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher

Showing 1999–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
55-59%
46%
(18-19)
65-69%
56%
Asian
(19-20)
3%
2%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(19-20)
2%
8%

Showing 2009–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(19-20)
3%
11%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
(19-20)
88%
75%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
10%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Model Laboratory Elementary School?
294 students attend Model Laboratory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Model Laboratory Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Model Laboratory Elementary School offer ?
Model Laboratory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Model Laboratory Elementary School part of?
Model Laboratory Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.

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