Empire Elementary School vs. Center Elementary School
Should you attend Empire Elementary School or Center 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
Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 325 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 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 248 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
325 students
248 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2732 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1132 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
28
Kindergarten Students
57
29
Grade 1 Students
64
44
Grade 2 Students
52
59
Grade 3 Students
55
44
Grade 4 Students
59
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
26%
25%
% White
44%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
21%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
