- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amboy, IL
Amboy Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Amboy Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170369000061
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amboy Jr High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Amboy · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 210
- students enrolled
Amboy Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amboy Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amboy, IL.
School address
District: Amboy Cusd 272 · Illinois
NCES ID 170369000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Amboy Jr High School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 170369000061 · Amboy, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Amboy Central Elem School (283 students)
Amboy Jr High School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Amboy Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amboy Central
Amboy Central Elem School
283 students
- Amboy High Sch
Amboy High School
229 students
- This school
Amboy Jr High School
210 students
What this shows Amboy Jr High School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amboy Jr High School compares
Amboy Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Amboy Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Amboy Cusd 272 reports $17,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amboy Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amboy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amboy Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amboy Jr High School
How many students attend Amboy Jr High School?
Amboy Jr High School has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amboy, IL. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amboy Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amboy Jr High School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amboy Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Amboy Jr High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Amboy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amboy Jr High School?
Amboy Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amboy Jr High School rank among public schools in Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Amboy Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amboy, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Amboy Cusd 272?
Besides Amboy Jr High School, Amboy Cusd 272 also operates Amboy Central Elem School (283 students) and Amboy High School (229 students). See the Amboy Cusd 272 district page for the complete list.