- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Anchor Academy shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210144002500 · Danville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students)
Anchor Academy shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Anchor Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna L. Tolive
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
520 students
- Danville High
Danville High School
492 students
- John W. Bate M
John W. Bate Middle School
358 students
- Mary G. Hogset
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
356 students
- This school 34
Anchor Academy
34 students
- Sunrise Academ 27
Sunrise Academy
27 students
What this shows Anchor Academy reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anchor Academy compares
Anchor Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Danville Independent reports $16,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 5.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.