Empire Elementary

web.empire.k12.ca.us/empire/empire1.htm

384 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Empire Elementary School, located in the small community of Empire, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Empire Union School District. Situated at 5201 First Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, acting as a primary hub for academic instruction and student development for the children of the area. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare students for academic success as they transition through their formative years. By focusing on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local residents, Empire Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth in the Stanislaus County region.

384

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Empire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	325
Asian	2
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
325 (84.6%)
White
42 (10.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Empire Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)521-2970
Website:	http://web.empire.k12.ca.us/empire/empire1.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 68