Empire Elementary School vs. Center Elementary School
Should I attend Empire Elementary School or Center Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 350 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
350 students
276 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2641 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
15
Kindergarten Students
65
40
Grade 1 Students
58
68
Grade 2 Students
65
49
Grade 3 Students
59
51
Grade 4 Students
57
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
29%
30%
% White
43%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
19%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%