Anchorage Independent Public School

Summary:

Anchorage Independent Public School is an exceptional elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Anchorage, Kentucky, with 405 students. As part of the highly-ranked Anchorage Independent School District, this school has consistently been among the top 3-7 elementary schools in Kentucky over the past decade, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anchorage Independent Public School significantly outperforms the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 76-92% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 66-88% proficient or better in reading, compared to the state averages of 37-43% and 41-50% respectively. The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 3.38% to 7.16% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, much lower than the nearby Jefferson County schools. Anchorage Independent also spends significantly more per student, at $22,274 and $21,686 in 2018-2019 and 2017-2018, respectively, compared to the $13,124 to $16,386 per student in the Jefferson County schools.

The school's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 10.5 students per teacher, much lower than the 12.8 to 17.9 students per teacher in the nearby Jefferson County schools. This combination of high academic achievement, low student-teacher ratios, and significant per-student spending sets Anchorage Independent Public School apart as an exceptional educational institution, consistently delivering outstanding results for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 11400 Ridge Rd
       Anchorage, KY  40223


(502) 245-2121

District: Anchorage Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Asian:
3.7%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.2% Help


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Compare Details Anchorage Independent Public School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Anchorage Independent Public School ranks better than 99.7% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anchorage Independent Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage Independent Public School 3rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Anchorage Independent Public School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage Independent Public School 1st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Anchorage Independent Public School in the ranking list.)

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Anchorage Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage Independent 1st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anchorage Independent Public School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 95.59 8th 638 98.7%
2008 93.03 17th 651 97.4%
2009 92.46 19th 658 97.1%
2010 87.55 41st 683 94.0%
2011 89.35 30th 688 95.6%
2012 92.37 18th 713 97.5%
2013 95.38 9th 719 98.7%
2014 97.86 3rd 705 99.6%
2015 98.16 4th 698 99.4%
2016 97.62 4th 690 99.4%
2017 96.29 7th 694 99.0%
2018 97.15 3rd 691 99.6%
2019 97.81 2nd 700 99.7%
2021 99.22 1st 517 99.8%
2022 99.10 2nd 684 99.7%
2023 98.08 2nd 687 99.7%
2024 96.91 3rd 685 99.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.12 2nd 661 99.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.58 9th 663 98.6%
2019 94.77 5th 671 99.3%
2022 98.50 2nd 641 99.7%
2023 96.01 6th 639 99.1%
2024 97.21 2nd 644 99.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.70 2nd 665 99.7%
2019 98.15 2nd 676 99.7%
2022 97.45 4th 657 99.4%
2023 96.73 4th 652 99.4%
2024 96.84 4th 652 99.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.18 2nd 593 99.7%
2019 97.52 4th 592 99.3%
2022 98.38 2nd 656 99.7%
2023 96.02 5th 658 99.2%
2024 96.11 6th 659 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Anchorage Independent Public School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 99.50 2nd 284 99.3%
2008 99.60 1st 287 99.7%
2009 99.25 1st 289 99.7%
2010 98.07 2nd 299 99.3%
2011 98.14 2nd 304 99.3%
2012 98.26 2nd 319 99.4%
2013 95.03 2nd 335 99.4%
2014 97.68 2nd 335 99.4%
2015 97.74 2nd 337 99.4%
2016 97.75 2nd 331 99.4%
2017 94.59 6th 330 98.2%
2018 98.84 2nd 322 99.4%
2019 97.73 2nd 335 99.4%
2021 99.95 1st 282 99.6%
2022 99.72 1st 320 99.7%
2023 99.60 2nd 327 99.4%
2024 99.60 1st 324 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.45 1st 294 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 2nd 290 99.3%
2019 95.65 2nd 299 99.3%
2022 97.61 2nd 299 99.3%
2023 98.38 2nd 295 99.3%
2024 98.62 1st 300 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.74 1st 293 99.7%
2019 97.33 3rd 303 99.0%
2022 99.47 1st 304 99.7%
2023 99.79 1st 307 99.7%
2024 99.87 1st 304 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Anchorage Independent Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.83 2nd 253 99.2%
2019 98.82 2nd 266 99.2%
2022 98.76 2nd 314 99.4%
2023 99.32 2nd 320 99.4%
2024 99.34 1st 316 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, March 9, 2019

Open Quote Phenomenal school !! Excells in both academics, and in having lots of fun activities and celebrations for the kids. The teachers and staff really care about the kids, and their education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anchorage Independent Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1989 232 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 248 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 254
1991 238 3 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 252 4 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 220 3 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 237 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 368 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 368 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 394 13 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 407 4 3 9 0 n/a n/a 4 427
1999 430 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 5 445
2000 416 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 3 434
2001 414 4 5 7 0 n/a n/a 5 435
2002 430 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 430 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 427 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 421 0 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 430 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 396 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 2 412
2008 371 0 12 5 0 n/a n/a 2 390
2009 363 0 15 4 0 n/a n/a 2 384
2010 349 0 15 4 1 n/a n/a 2 371
2011 327 1 19 4 0 0 7 0 358
2012 323 2 18 6 0 0 9 0 358
2013 340 2 20 6 0 0 8 0 376
2014 329 0 20 4 0 0 9 0 362
2015 349 0 18 4 0 0 9 0 380
2016 337 0 16 4 0 0 6 0 363
2017 335 0 23 4 0 0 5 0 367
2018 337 4 22 10 0 0 9 0 382
2019 327 3 19 12 0 0 10 0 371
2020 351 2 18 11 0 0 11 0 393
2021 342 3 18 12 0 0 10 0 385
2022 358 7 18 8 0 0 9 0 400
2023 360 6 15 15 0 0 9 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anchorage Independent Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 14.3 15.5 n/a
1989 239 15.3 15.6 n/a
1990 254 15.5 16.3 n/a
1991 258 17.3 14.9 n/a
1992 270 17.0 15.8 n/a
1993 238 17.5 13.6 n/a
1994 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
1995 375 32.1 11.7 n/a
1996 375 32.1 11.7 n/a
1997 412 39.7 10.4 1.2
1998 427 38.7 11.0 0.9
1999 445 33.8 13.2 0.7
2000 434 33.0 13.2 0
2001 435 27.4 15.9 0.9
2002 442 31.4 14.1 0
2003 442 31.4 14.1 0
2004 438 31.4 13.9 n/a
2005 436 31.4 13.9 n/a
2006 441 31.5 14.0 0.2
2007 412 33.0 12.5 n/a
2008 390 31.5 12.4 0.3
2009 384 30.2 12.7 0.3
2010 371 30.0 12.3 n/a
2011 358 28.9 12.3 2.8
2012 358 31.9 11.2 2.5
2013 376 39.3 9.5 0.8
2014 362 40.0 9.0 1.7
2015 380 38.0 10.0 0.8
2016 363 37.0 9.8 0.8
2017 367 35.8 10.2 4.4
2018 382 38.3 9.9 2.4
2019 371 36.6 10.1 7.3
2020 393 38.0 10.3 7.4
2021 385 39.8 9.6 3.4
2022 400 37.9 10.5 5
2023 405 38.9 10.4 7.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anchorage Independent Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 14.3 15.5 n/a
1989 239 15.3 15.6 n/a
1990 254 15.5 16.3 n/a
1991 258 17.3 14.9 n/a
1992 270 17.0 15.8 n/a
1993 238 17.5 13.6 n/a
1994 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
1995 375 32.1 11.7 n/a
1996 375 32.1 11.7 n/a
1997 412 39.7 10.4 1.2
1998 427 38.7 11.0 0.9
1999 445 33.8 13.2 0.7
2000 434 33.0 13.2 0
2001 435 27.4 15.9 0.9
2002 442 31.4 14.1 0
2003 442 31.4 14.1 0
2004 438 31.4 13.9 n/a
2005 436 31.4 13.9 n/a
2006 441 31.5 14.0 0.2
2007 412 33.0 12.5 n/a
2008 390 31.5 12.4 0.3
2009 384 30.2 12.7 0.3
2010 371 30.0 12.3 n/a
2011 358 28.9 12.3 2.8
2012 358 31.9 11.2 2.5
2013 376 39.3 9.5 0.8
2014 362 40.0 9.0 1.7
2015 380 38.0 10.0 0.8
2016 363 37.0 9.8 0.8
2017 367 35.8 10.2 4.4
2018 382 38.3 9.9 2.4
2019 371 36.6 10.1 7.3
2020 393 38.0 10.3 7.4
2021 385 39.8 9.6 3.4
2022 400 37.9 10.5 5
2023 405 38.9 10.4 7.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anchorage Independent Public School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $298 (1.4%) $338 (1.6%) $636 (2.9%) $16,891 (77.9%) $4,159 (19.2%) $21,050 (97.1%) $21,686
2019 $60 (0.3%) $276 (1.2%) $337 (1.5%) $16,925 (76.0%) $4,676 (21.0%) $22,096 (99.2%) $22,274
2020 $85 (0.4%) $261 (1.1%) $346 (1.5%) $17,609 (77.0%) $4,570 (20.0%) $22,179 (96.9%) $22,878
2021 $62 (0.3%) $476 (2.0%) $537 (2.2%) $19,070 (78.4%) $4,623 (19.0%) $23,692 (97.4%) $24,325
2022 $216 (0.9%) $606 (2.5%) $821 (3.4%) $18,429 (75.3%) $5,071 (20.7%) $23,500 (96.1%) $24,459

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 2nd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 687 Elementary schools
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Ranks 2nd of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 327 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students371405
 9.2%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White327360
 10.1%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.3%7.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anchorage Independent Public School

Students at Anchorage Independent Public School are 89% White, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes! Anchorage Independent Public School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Anchorage Independent Public School.


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