Empire Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–4
Part of Freeport SD 145
1325 Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032 · (815) 232-0380
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Academic performance
Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
295Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
66%Free / reduced lunch
TownSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten53
Grade 149
Grade 248
Grade 355
Grade 443
Students
White · 45%133
Black · 26%77
Hispanic · 15%43
Two or more races · 13%39
Asian · 1%2
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
309’20
350’21
325’22
407’23
295’24
Location
1325 Empire St Freeport
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.