Empire Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Empire Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empire Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Empire Elementary School?
363 students attend Empire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Empire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empire Elementary School?
Empire Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Empire Elementary School offer ?
Empire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Empire Elementary School part of?
Empire Elementary School is part of Empire Union Elementary School District.
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