Empower Community School serves 139 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empower Community School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empower Community School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
86%
32%
White
2%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Empower Community School?
139 students attend Empower Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Empower Community School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Empower Community School offer ?
Empower Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Empower Community School part of?
Empower Community School is part of Empower Community School District.
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