Madison Kindergarten Academy

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Madison Kindergarten Academy, located at 300 Bond Street in Richmond, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to early childhood development. By focusing solely on kindergarten-aged students, the school creates a unique environment tailored to the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of children during their first formal year of schooling. The school operates under the Madison County School District, ensuring that its curriculum aligns with state standards while fostering foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal growth.

The academy is designed to be a bridge between preschool and elementary school, offering a concentrated setting where young learners can build confidence and prepare for the transition to first grade. Its location in Richmond allows it to serve as a central hub for the district’s youngest students, emphasizing a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes play-based learning alongside structured instruction. By gathering kindergarteners in one facility, Madison Kindergarten Academy fosters a collaborative community for both students and staff, focusing on creating a strong educational foundation during this critical formative stage.

385

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Kindergarten Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	20
Black	28
Asian	4
Two or More	32

White
301 (78.2 %)
Two or More
32 (8.3 %)
Black
28 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

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)625-6050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 68

Kindergarten 317