- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, IL
A F Ames Elem School
Federal NCES profile for A F Ames Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173399003491
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A F Ames Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 482
- students enrolled
A F Ames Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A F Ames Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Riverside, IL.
School address
District: Riverside Sd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 173399003491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173399003491 · Riverside, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 schools in Riverside. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
A F Ames Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- L J Hauser Jr
L J Hauser Jr High School
597 students
- This school
A F Ames Elem School
482 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
371 students
- Blythe Park El 230
Blythe Park Elem School
230 students
- Hollywood Elem 114
Hollywood Elem School
114 students
What this shows A F Ames Elem School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How A F Ames Elem School compares
A F Ames Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 41.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, A F Ames Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Sd 96, which includes A F Ames Elem School.
$19,929
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 12.9%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A F Ames Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Hauser Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blythe Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A F Ames Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Riverside
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about A F Ames Elem School
How many students attend A F Ames Elem School?
A F Ames Elem School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A F Ames Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at A F Ames Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A F Ames Elem School?
The largest demographic group at A F Ames Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Riverside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A F Ames Elem School?
A F Ames Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A F Ames Elem School rank among schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, A F Ames Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Riverside, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Sd 96?
Besides A F Ames Elem School, Riverside Sd 96 also operates L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students), Central Elem School (371 students), and Blythe Park Elem School (230 students). See the Riverside Sd 96 district page for the complete list.
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