Anchorage Public Schools is a public school district in Jefferson County, based in Anchorage, Kentucky.
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Anchorage Independent Public School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Anchorage Independent Public School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Louisville, KY, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchorage Independent Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Anchorage Independent Public School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Rankings
Anchorage Independent Public School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anchorage Independent Public School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1250 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Anchors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchorage Independent Public School's ranking?
Anchorage Independent Public School is ranked #3 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Anchorage Independent Public School often compared to?
Anchorage Independent Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Anchorage Independent Public School?
392 students attend Anchorage Independent Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Anchorage Independent Public School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anchorage Independent Public School?
Anchorage Independent Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anchorage Independent Public School offer ?
Anchorage Independent Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anchorage Independent Public School part of?
Anchorage Independent Public School is part of Anchorage Independent School District.
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