A F Ames Elem School

www.district96.org/ames/

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.F. Ames Elementary School, located in the village of Riverside, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Riverside School District 96, the school is deeply integrated into a community known for its historic architecture and commitment to education. Ames Elementary is recognized for fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school prides itself on a collaborative culture involving students, teachers, and active parent involvement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with arts, physical education, and technology integration, A.F. Ames strives to cultivate critical thinking and a love for learning in every child. With its focus on small-community values and high standards of instruction, the school remains a cornerstone of the Riverside area, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential within a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

482

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A F Ames Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	214
Black	21
Asian	17
Two or More	28

Hispanic
214 (44.4%)
White
202 (41.9%)
Two or More
28 (5.8%)
Black
21 (4.4%)
Asian
17 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverside SD 96
Phone:	(708)447-0759
Website:	http://www.district96.org/ames/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 73