Model Laboratory Elementary School in Richmond, KY

Model Laboratory Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY

School Details

Students
301

Head of School
Laura Dedic

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

311:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.4%	Male 48.6%
White 87.4%	Two or more races 3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.4%	Black 3.1%
Hispanic 1.7%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

12/15/2025

This school is mistreating our children, and putting families at risk. There have been multiple days this year where all schools in the state have cancelled due to unsafe road conditions, and weather conditions but model goes either way. Another thing about model is they don’t value students time, s...

5.0 parent

8/22/2012

Our three children entered Eastern Kentucky University Model elementary school at different years due to the first come-first serve waiting list (siblings receive no preference). They had previously attended preschool at a major University Child Development Center, so the concept of a University-man...

3.0 parent

8/3/2012

New kids tend to be excluded/outcastes as most of the kids have gone to school together since Pre-K/Kindergarten. Students also live in various counties and never really interact outside of school. Also Model does not offer bus service and getting your child to and from school can be very inconvenie...

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$120K - $153K Price Range

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List Price Range

$165K - $897K

Homes For Sale

151

Average Home Value

$334,993

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

58%

Average Household Income

$63,549

% of College Grads

35.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,045 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$294,900

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft

114 Jack Marie Dr

Tucked away with privacy and space, this newer home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience just minutes from everything in Richmond. Surrounded by mature trees, the backyard creates a peaceful setting rarely found at this price point. Inside, natural light fills the dining area ...

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FC Tucker Bluegrass

(859) 208-2497

$565,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,896 Sq Ft

3032 Woodfield Cir

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Robin Jones

Keller Williams Legacy Group

(859) 295-6308

$350,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,608 Sq Ft

500 Paso Fino Dr
New 30 days ago

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(859) 209-6739

$364,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,544 Sq Ft

971 Cobble Dr

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CENTURY 21 Advantage Realty

(859) 648-3634

$400,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,781 Sq Ft

425 Breck Ave
New 16 days ago

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(859) 470-2828

$335,500

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,171 Sq Ft

803 Rock Way
New 17 days ago

This spacious and thoughtfully designed property features an open concept layout that seamlessly connects the living room, dining area and kitchen perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The eat in kitchen offers plenty of room to cook and gather with a large walk in pantry for extra storage. ...

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CENTURY 21 Advantage Realty

(859) 374-3521

$450,000

Land
1.63 Acre Lot

1 Bryson Way

Commercial Lot that's 1.63 acre and zoned B-3. located off US 25 and Bryson Way across from the Shell Station. Prime location in Richmond and perfect for you to build your new Small Business.

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(859) 759-0729

$259,900

Land
27.00 Acre Lot

735 Tower Dr
New 17 days ago

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RE/MAX Elite Realty

(859) 448-7265

$389,900

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,146 Sq Ft

245 Sunset Ave
New 29 days ago

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Delma Peercy

BlueHorse Realty

(859) 484-7671

$399,900

Land
1.24 Acre Lot

316 Anna Hume Blvd

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft

101 Moberly Ave

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Land
1.07 Acre Lot

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Homes for Rent

$1,200 - $1,450 per month

Carriage Place Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
1,100+ Sq Ft

996 Coachman Dr
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$650 per month

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1 Bath
425 Sq Ft

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Richmond, KY

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The Resort Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
712+ Sq Ft

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Richmond, KY

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Shawnee Trail Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
525+ Sq Ft

200 Mount Rushmore Dr
Richmond, KY

Shawnee Trail Apartments are located in Richmond, KY off of Red House Road. We are just three minutes from downtown Richmond and Eastern Kentucky University. We are located across the street from Madison County Country Club, and next door to Daniel Boone Elementary School. We offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroo...

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Ty Lane Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
600+ Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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Apartment for Rent
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Richmond, KY

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2.5 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

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Unit Leimaur
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Model Laboratory High School

9th to 12th
Public

Madison Central High School

9th to 12th
Public

Madison Day Treatment Center Alt School

6th to 12th
Public

Judy Rains Memorial Dog Park

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Lake Reba Playground

Battlefield Park

E.C. Million Memorial Park

Irvine Mcdowell Park

Richmond Parks & Recreation

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Kentucky Madison County Richmond 40475

Model Laboratory Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 located at 521 Lancaster Ave in Richmond, in the Richmond neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 301. The average home value in this area is $334,993. Discover additional schools in the area, like Model Laboratory High School, Madison Central High School, Madison Day Treatment Center Alt School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Model Laboratory Elementary School.

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