Top Rankings
Anchorage Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 392 students in Anchorage Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Anchorage Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,544 Schools
# Students
392 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anchorage Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 172 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
22%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,709 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,503 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,709
$14,273
Spending / Student
$23,503
$14,011
Best Anchorage Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anchorage Independent School District?
Anchorage Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 392 students.
What is the rank of Anchorage Independent School District?
Anchorage Independent School District is ranked #1 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage Independent School District?
87% of Anchorage Independent School District 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 School District?
Anchorage Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Anchorage Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,503 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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