Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Empire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Empire Elementary School serves the southwest part of Freeport, IL, covering an area of approximately 20.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empire Elementary School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Average Class Size
18 students
School Rankings
Empire Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empire Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3087 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
26%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Elementary School's ranking?
Empire Elementary School is ranked #3087 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Empire Elementary School often compared to?
Empire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Elementary School, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Empire Elementary School?
295 students attend Empire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Empire Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empire Elementary School?
Empire Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Empire Elementary School offer ?
Empire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Empire Elementary School part of?
Empire Elementary School is part of Freeport SD 145 School District.
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