Amboy Elementary School
Amboy Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Amboy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amboy Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amboy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Amboy Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
63%
20%
White
17%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Amboy Elementary School?
448 students attend Amboy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Amboy Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amboy Elementary School?
Amboy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amboy Elementary School offer ?
Amboy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amboy Elementary School part of?
Amboy Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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