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Empire Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
1325 Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032 · (815) 232-0380 · Part of Freeport School District 145
Students
295
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
66%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Empire Elem School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1325 Empire St, Freeport
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten53
Grade 149
Grade 248
Grade 355
Grade 443
Enrollment over time
309’20
350’21
325’22
407’23
295’24
Down 4.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 45%Black 26%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 13%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.