Middletown Elementary
An Eastern Zone resides elementary on N. Madison Avenue with a 9:40 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Eastern Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Middletown is an Eastern Zone neighborhood elementary in the Eastern High cluster, not a Traditional magnet. If School Finder assigns this address here, that is the resides school and families register.
218 N. Madison Avenue, Louisville, KY 40243 · Middletown / east Jefferson County
Official starting points
- Official Middletown Elementary site(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS student assignment and apply(opens in a new tab)
- Current Choices Guide(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS School Finder(opens in a new tab)
- KDE School Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(502) 485-6250schoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us
What this school is
Middletown sits at 218 N. Madison Avenue in 40243 — east Jefferson County / Middletown / Eastern Zone. Hours 9:40–4:20. Title I Yes. K–5. Whitney Randall is principal. AP: Lauren Coffey. Counselor: Chas Meinecke / Lorna Scott. FRC: Ana Reyes. MHP: Tyler Swim.
Eastern Zone resides peers are Bowen, Hite, Lowe, and Stopher. Far-network options listed with Eastern are Atkinson, Breckinridge-Franklin, Byck, and Portland. Stopher shares Choices Guide page 31 with Middletown — do not import Stopher's Blue Ribbon / STEAM / Latin block into this profile.
Who runs the building
Principal Whitney Randall
The current directory lists Lauren Coffey as AP, Chas Meinecke / Lorna Scott as counselors, Ana Reyes as FRC, and Tyler Swim as mental-health practitioner. Confirm names on the day you tour — staff pages move.
School details
- Address
- 218 N. Madison Avenue, Louisville, KY 40243
- Phone
- (502) 485-8300
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/middletown(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Eastern Zone
- Listed capacity: 570
- 9:40 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Middletown Elementary to the address, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Families seeking another eligible Eastern Zone option use the School Choices section.
- Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- Returning students who have not moved do not need to reapply to stay.
- Use School Finder to confirm the resides school, zone, and later school path.
- Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the current stop.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Resides students use the regular elementary transportation system. Eligibility can change; confirm the route and the household plan for the 9:40 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Middletown is your resides or preferred Eastern Zone school and you will use FRC and school support services as part of the plan.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You want Leader in Me, PTA partnership, Journey to Success Planning, French, and PTP/GT on a 9:40 Eastern Zone campus.
Think twice when
- You need a 7:30 a.m. campus instead of the 9:40 a.m. start here.
- You are choosing mostly on test-score rankings — current bands sit above JCPS elementary averages, so this is a stronger-than-average showing, not a weak one; confirm current-year numbers before assuming otherwise.
- You assumed a high-school path without checking School Finder — Middletown is in the Eastern High cluster; confirm middle in School Finder.
Students
The Oct. 1, 2025 file counted 543 students against a listed capacity of 570, about 95% full. The Choices Guide used 566. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
72%
Calculated from the Oct. 1, 2025 file. Middletown is plurality-White (40%), not a one-group campus. The index is a snapshot of mix, not a grade.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 40% |
| Black / African American | 130 | 24% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 102 | 19% |
| Other | 93 | 17% |
Gender: Confirm with school (use current office count)
- Economically disadvantaged: about 58%
- Multilingual learners: 152 students (about 28%)
- Title I: Yes
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools. The live JCPS Middletown homepage banner posts these bands.
- Reading: 31% proficient and 12% distinguished; 43% displayed combined P+D.
- Math: 27% proficient and 10% distinguished; 37% displayed combined P+D.
- Both bands sit above JCPS elementary averages (about 37% reading / 31% math) in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Leader in Me school
Leader in Me framework paired with PTA partnership and Journey to Success Planning.
French and related arts
Special areas include French, library, art, music, and PE, plus fifth-grade band and orchestra.
Student teams and clubs
Student Lighthouse Team, Academic Team, basketball, Girls Who Code, robotics, and cheerleading.
PTP/GT
Primary Talent Pool and Gifted & Talented Curriculum Inclusion.
Location and daily life
The campus is on N. Madison Avenue in Middletown, 40243, east Jefferson County. Test the commute during the actual 9:40 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was under listed building capacity (about 95%) in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Current directory: Whitney Randall, principal; Lauren Coffey, AP; Chas Meinecke / Lorna Scott, counselors; Ana Reyes, FRC; Tyler Swim, MHP.
Kennedy and Middletown are currently listed choice schools; the original guide listed King before its closure.
Compare before you commit
- Bowen / Hite / Lowe / StopherOther Eastern Zone resides campuses. Do not import Stopher's program details here.
- Kennedy / MiddletownCurrent listed choice schools in the Eastern network.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path with uniforms and no assumed magnet bus.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Middletown my resides school, or an Eastern Zone option I have to rank?
- 2.What does a third-grade reading block look like, in minutes, not slogans?
- 3.What do social-emotional supports and the published activity list look like in a third-grade day?
- 4.What before- and after-care exists on this 9:40–4:20 campus?
- 5.How long is the Middletown car line around 9:20?
- 6.Even though the building is under listed capacity (543 of 570), which grades currently have space?
- 7.If we want a specific high school later, what middle does this address actually feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and record the resides school, zone, middle school, and high school.
- 2.Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.If Middletown is resides and you have not moved, you do not need to apply to stay — still complete transportation verification.
- 4.Tour at late-bell reality and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Apply during the November 2–December 18, 2026 window only when choosing another eligible option.