Anchorage Independent

Anchorage, Kentucky — 1 schools

405
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$24,828
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Anchorage Independent operates 1 public schools serving 405 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 392 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,828 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 65.2% local, 28.3% state, and 6.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $105,113 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #39 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 784:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.7% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Anchorage Independent Public School accounts for 100.0% of all Anchorage Independent student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Anchorage Independent-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Anchorage Independent student-counselor ratio is 784:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Anchorage Independent chronic absenteeism rate is 6.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.5%
Federal
28.3%
State
65.2%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
39 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jefferson County county, where this district is located.

$966
Studio/mo
$1,047
1 BR/mo
$1,272
2 BR/mo
$1,625
3 BR/mo
$1,891
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$105,113
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Anchorage Independent.

White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.6%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

784:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Anchorage Independent

School Enrollment
Anchorage Independent Public School
392

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Anchorage Independent?

Anchorage Independent has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 405 students.

How much does Anchorage Independent spend per student?

Anchorage Independent spends $24,828 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #39 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Anchorage Independent?

The average teacher salary in Anchorage Independent is $105,113 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Anchorage Independent?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Anchorage Independent?

Anchorage Independent students are 86.7% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, 1.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Anchorage Independent?

Anchorage Independent has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #39 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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