Anchorage Independent Public School

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Anchorage Independent Public School, located in the small, incorporated city of Anchorage, Kentucky, is a unique single-school district that serves students from preschool through eighth grade. Because it operates as an independent district rather than part of the larger Jefferson County Public Schools system, it maintains a highly localized community focus. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, strong parent involvement, and a student body that transitions to various high schools throughout the Louisville area upon graduation.

The school is frequently recognized for its high performance in state testing and its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. Situated on a historic, park-like campus, the school prides itself on a "small-town" atmosphere that fosters close relationships between faculty, students, and families. This setting allows for a more personalized educational experience, often resulting in high levels of student engagement and a tight-knit school culture that remains a hallmark of the Anchorage community.

405

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anchorage Independent Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	15
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	9

White
360 (88.9 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.7 %)
Asian
15 (3.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage Independent
Phone:	(502)245-2121
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Anchorage Independent Public School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	49
Grade 8	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Anchorage Independent Public School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	47.7%
Male	212	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)