Amboy CUSD 272

District Overview
Headquartered at 11 E Hawley St in Amboy, Illinois, Amboy Community Unit School District (CUSD) 272 operates as an open, traditional public school district offering a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a distant rural landscape in the greater Dixon metropolitan area, the district manages three operational schools that collectively serve an enrollment of 722 students. The student body maintains a balanced gender ratio with 365 female and 357 male learners, representing a diverse community breakdown that includes 638 White, 66 Hispanic, 13 multiracial, 3 Black, and 2 Asian students across its elementary, middle, and high school grades.

To deliver comprehensive instruction and maintain a supportive educational environment, Amboy CUSD 272 leverages a robust team of more than 224 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional core features approximately 119 full-time equivalent teachers, augmented by 13 instructional aides and 92 operational support staff members who handle administrative, developmental, and facility needs. For parents evaluating regional academic programs, students engaging in local schooling, and researchers analyzing rural education systems, the district offers a well-staffed, community-centered learning model. Families and researchers can learn more by visiting the district online at www.amboy.net or by calling the administrative offices directly at (815) 857-2164.
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Total Schools
722
Total Students
119.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amboy CUSD 272
Demographic Student Count
White638
Hispanic66
Black3
Asian2
Two or More13
  • White
    638 (88.4%)
  • Hispanic
    66 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Amboy CUSD 272
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:722*
Teachers (FTE):119.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Amboy CUSD 272
Found 3 Schools