Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Empire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Empire Elementary serves the eastern part of Empire, CA, covering an area of approximately 17.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point in the zone is about 5.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empire Elementary School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Empowering every child to thrive.
School Rankings
Empire Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empire Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8965 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Elementary School's ranking?
Empire Elementary School is ranked #8965 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Empire Elementary School often compared to?
Empire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice N. Stroud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Empire Elementary School?
384 students attend Empire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Empire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empire Elementary School?
Empire Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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