Anchorage Independent Public School vs Bowen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchorage Independent Public School
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
Bowen Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students
| Measure | Anchorage Independent Public School Anchorage, Kentucky | Bowen Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 707 | #105 of 707 |
| National rank | #34 of 50,301 | #12855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 392 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 64% |
| city | Anchorage | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anchorage Independent Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.7 vs 67.8).
- •Anchorage Independent Public School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- •Anchorage Independent Public School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •Anchorage Independent Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 42.7%).
- •Anchorage Independent Public School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.4).
- •Bowen Elementary is the larger school with 729 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage Independent Public School better than Bowen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Anchorage Independent Public School ranks higher (96.7 vs 67.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anchorage Independent Public School and Bowen Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anchorage Independent Public School: 392. Bowen Elementary: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anchorage Independent Public School and Bowen Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Anchorage Independent Public School is 1st of 707 and Bowen Elementary is 105th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).