Center Elementary School vs. Empire Elementary School
Should you attend Center Elementary School or Empire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 223 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 407 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
223 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2732 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
51
Kindergarten Students
36
74
Grade 1 Students
30
64
Grade 2 Students
39
79
Grade 3 Students
47
66
Grade 4 Students
32
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
19%
% Black
24%
25%
% White
35%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
13%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
