Enrollment
392
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210009000014
Anchorage Independent Public School — Anchorage, KY
Federal NCES profile for Anchorage Independent Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anchorage Independent · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anchorage Independent Public School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anchorage Independent Public School reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% below the Kentucky average and 87% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 784 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anchorage Independent spends $24,828 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.2% from local sources (property taxes), 28.3% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anchorage Independent Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$24,828
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 784 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 43% in Kentucky — larger than 57% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.9% -88% vs state
NCES ID 210009000014
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 784:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.1%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage Independent, which includes Anchorage Independent Public School.
$24,828
Per student
+64%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 28.3%
Federal 6.5%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Anchorage Independent Public School
How many students attend Anchorage Independent Public School?
Anchorage Independent Public School has 392 students enrolled. It is a other school in Anchorage, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Independent Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Independent Public School is 10.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anchorage Independent Public School?
6.9% of students at Anchorage Independent Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchorage Independent Public School?
The largest demographic group at Anchorage Independent Public School is White at 86.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Anchorage, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchorage Independent Public School?
Anchorage Independent Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.