- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, IL
Empire Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Empire Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001900
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empire Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 295
- students enrolled
Empire Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Empire Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Empire Elem School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 171590001900 · Freeport, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Empire Elem School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+25.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Empire Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- Freeport Middl
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- Carl Sandburg 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- This school 295
Empire Elem School
295 students
What this shows Empire Elem School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Empire Elem School compares
Empire Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Empire Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Freeport Sd 145 reports $22,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Empire Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Empire Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackhawk Elem School
Standard public school
361 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Standard public school
350 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Empire Elem School
How many students attend Empire Elem School?
Empire Elem School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, IL. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Empire Elem School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empire Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Empire Elem School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empire Elem School?
Empire Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Empire Elem School rank among schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Empire Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Empire Elem School, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students), Freeport Middle School (515 students), and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.