A F Ames Elementary School

86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A F Ames Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A F Ames Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

A F Ames Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

A F Ames Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A F Ames Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#162 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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50-54%
28%
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55-59%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of A F Ames Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
37%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
52%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of A F Ames Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A F Ames Elementary School's ranking?
A F Ames Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are A F Ames Elementary School often compared to?
A F Ames Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythe Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend A F Ames Elementary School?
443 students attend A F Ames Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of A F Ames Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A F Ames Elementary School?
A F Ames Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does A F Ames Elementary School offer ?
A F Ames Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A F Ames Elementary School part of?
A F Ames Elementary School is part of Riverside SD 96 School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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