Anchorage ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a public school district in Jefferson County, based in Anchorage, Kentucky.
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 81% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's student population of 399 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Rankings
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's ranking?
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is ranked #3 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School often compared to?
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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?
81% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
399 students attend Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offer ?
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School part of?
Anchorage Independent ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is part of Anchorage Independent School District.
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