Amboy Central Elem School

Amboy CUSD 272
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
285 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
285
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (91.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Amboy CUSD 272
Phone: (815)857-3619
Website: http://www.amboy.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 46
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275
256 Students
217 S Elm St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031 (8.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th