Excellent
#23 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 2% in state
Anchorage Independent Public School
Elementary School · Anchorage Independent · Anchorage, KY
An elementary school in Anchorage, KY where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11400 Ridge Road, Anchorage, KY 40223
- Math 82% proficient (2025)
- Reading 82% proficient (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anchorage Independent Public School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anchorage Independent Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average649/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,033
Median home value
$343,600
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BellewoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Middletown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy of Greater LouisvillePrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage Independent
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anchorage Independent Public School is listed in Anchorage Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anchorage Independent Public School
Anchorage Independent Public School is a public elementary school in Anchorage, KY, part of Anchorage Independent, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anchorage Independent Public School
What grades does Anchorage Independent Public School serve?
Anchorage Independent Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Anchorage Independent Public School?
Anchorage Independent Public School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Independent Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Independent Public School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anchorage Independent Public School rank in KY?
Anchorage Independent Public School ranks #23 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Anchorage Independent Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchorage Independent Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anchorage Independent Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anchorage Independent Public School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anchorage Independent Public School a charter school?
No, Anchorage Independent Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anchorage Independent Public School a Title I school?
No, Anchorage Independent Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anchorage Independent Public School?
0.8% of students at Anchorage Independent Public School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (502) 245-2121
- Area population (ZIP 40223)
- 23,264
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40223; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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