MODEL LABORATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Model Laboratory Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Richmond, KY with about 312 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Model Laboratory Elementary School, located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, serves as a unique educational institution that functions as a laboratory school. Because of its affiliation with the university, the school is deeply integrated into the teacher preparation programs, allowing it to serve as a hub for educational research, pedagogical innovation, and student-teacher training. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a community of learners who benefit from both traditional instruction and the latest evidence-based teaching practices developed within the university setting.

Beyond its academic focus, Model Laboratory Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by integrating technology, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning into its curriculum. As a school that operates with a close connection to higher education, it often provides students with access to resources and expertise not typically found in standard public primary schools. The school maintains a strong sense of community and school spirit, and it remains a central fixture in the Richmond area for families seeking an environment that balances university-level educational standards with a supportive, hands-on learning experience.

For more information, contact Model Laboratory Elementary School at (859) 622-3766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.