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3 schools in Amboy CUSD 272

Illinois · 722 students · 1 city

Of the 3 public K-12 schools run by Amboy CUSD 272, combined student count is roughly 722, with 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Amboy CUSD 272

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
722
-1 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Amboy CUSD 272 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
39.2%#206 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
722#432 of 508#8,141 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#278 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.1:1#122 of 506#2,063 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.0%#262 of 456#4,892 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Amboy CUSD 272

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 684 to 722 students (up 6%) and from 57 to 60 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Amboy Central Elem SchoolAmboyElementaryPK-04283
Amboy High SchoolAmboyHigh09-12229
Amboy Jr High SchoolAmboyMiddle05-08210

About Amboy CUSD 272

Amboy CUSD 272 operates 3 public schools across Illinois, collectively serveing roughly 722 students.

For a sense of the school types, Amboy CUSD 272 covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Amboy CUSD 272 is about 241, meaningfully below the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Amboy CUSD 272 has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 723 students to 722.

On allk12, the community for Amboy CUSD 272 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Amboy CUSD 272?
Amboy CUSD 272 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 722 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Amboy CUSD 272?
Amboy CUSD 272 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Amboy CUSD 272?
Amboy Central Elem School is the largest public school in Amboy CUSD 272 by enrollment, with approximately 283 students.
What grade levels does Amboy CUSD 272 serve?
Amboy CUSD 272 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.