Enrollment
34
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, KY
Anchor Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anchor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210144002500
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anchor Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anchor Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Danville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210144002500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anchor Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anchor Academy
Anchor Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Danville, Kentucky, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's public schools, it stands alongside Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students): Anchor Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.6:1).
Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students) and Danville High School (492 students) alongside Anchor Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anchor Academy compares
Anchor Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Anchor Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Independent, which includes Anchor Academy.
$14,610
Per student
+11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anchor Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. Bate Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G. Hogsett Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anchor Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Danville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
Standard public school
356 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Special-education school
72 students
Sunrise Academy
Alternative education program
27 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anchor Academy
How many students attend Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Danville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Academy is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anchor Academy?
76.7% of students at Anchor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchor Academy?
The largest demographic group at Anchor Academy is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Danville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Anchor Academy rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Danville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Danville on the city page.
Is Anchor Academy a good school?
Anchor Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Danville Independent?
Besides Anchor Academy, Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students), Danville High School (492 students), and John W. Bate Middle School (358 students). See the Danville Independent district page for the complete list.
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