AMBOY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Amboy Central Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Amboy CUSD 272 school district, located in Amboy, IL with about 261 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Amboy Central Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Amboy Central Elementary School, located at 30 E Provost St in Amboy, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Amboy Community Unit School District 280, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young learners. By providing a structured curriculum and a supportive staff, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while establishing strong core skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.
Beyond academics, Amboy Central Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town community fabric. The school emphasizes character development and inclusive learning, often engaging families and community members in its events and initiatives. Its location in the heart of Amboy reflects the district's commitment to maintaining a neighborhood-focused atmosphere, where small class sizes and a collaborative spirit help ensure that each student receives the individual attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.
For more information, contact Amboy Central Elem School at (815) 857-3619 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Amboy, IL 61310-1328
(815) 857-3619
AMBOY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Amboy, IL with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Amboy CUSD 272
- Total Students:
- 261
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 261 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AMBOY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.