What grades does A F Ames Elem School serve?

A F Ames Elem School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Riverside area.

Where is A F Ames Elem School located?

A F Ames Elem School is a urban 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 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Riverside, IL?

Schools in Riverside include A F Ames Elem School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Riverside area.

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A F Ames Elem School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Riverside, Illinois|Riverside SD 96

Riverside, IL 60546

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Board of Education Regular Business MeetingEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

471

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Riverside SD 96

Phone

(708)447-0759

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

55-59%

Math Proficiency

50-54%

Chronic Absenteeism

1.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1

Worse than average in IL

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,929

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 24%Local 73%

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

482

Current enrollment

Growing(+25% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Jul 1, 2026

BOE Committee of the Whole Meeting - Canceled

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Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Board of Education Regular Business Meeting

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Wed, Aug 5, 2026

BOE Committee of the Whole Meeting

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	BOE Committee of the Whole Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday/Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Early Learners Fall Parent Night	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Board of Education Regular Business Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	BOE Committee of the Whole Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	District Institute Day/Non-Attendance Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus/Indegenous People's Day Holiday/Non-Attendance Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Board of Education Regular Business Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Half-Day Student Attendance	Event	—