Empire Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Empire Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Empire Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Empire Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Empire Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
10%
12%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
17%
19%

Black
n/a
8%

White
66%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
12%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Elementary School's ranking?
Empire Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Empire Elementary School?
262 students attend Empire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Empire Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 7% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Empire Elementary School offer ?
Empire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Empire Elementary School part of?
Empire Elementary School is part of Empire School District.
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