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)
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
55-59%
46%
(18-19)
65-69%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
5%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
1%
7%
Black
(19-20)
2%
11%
White
(19-20)
90%
76%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
12%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
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?
301 students attend Model Laboratory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Model Laboratory Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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