Enrollment
482
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39
🌟 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 73% 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
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 482
- students enrolled
A F Ames Elem School has class sizes larger than 73% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A F Ames Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at A F Ames Elem School
A F Ames Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Riverside, Illinois, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Riverside's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elem School (371 students): A F Ames Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 13.9:1).
Riverside Sd 96 also operates L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students) and Central Elem School (371 students) alongside A F Ames Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% 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
$16,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 482 Top 33% in Illinois - larger than 67% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173399003491
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Sd 96, which includes A F Ames Elem School.
$16,099
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 12.9%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Similar 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Riverside
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is A F Ames Elem School a good school?
A F Ames Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.