Empire Elem School

www.freeport.k12.il.us

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Empire Elementary School, located at 1325 Empire St in Freeport, Illinois, is a public institution serving the educational needs of the local Freeport School District 145 community. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grades, fostering an environment aimed at developing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. As a central part of the Freeport educational landscape, it is committed to preparing its young students for their future academic transitions through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom environments.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Empire Elementary acts as a vital community hub for families in the 61032 area. The school emphasizes character development and student engagement, often coordinating with district-wide resources to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience. By maintaining its location on Empire Street, the school remains an accessible and familiar fixture for Freeport residents, dedicated to upholding district standards while addressing the specific developmental needs of its elementary-aged student body.

295

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Empire Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	43
Black	77
Asian	2
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
133 (45.1%)
Black
77 (26.1%)
Hispanic
43 (14.6%)
Two or More
39 (13.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Freeport SD 145
Phone:	(815)232-0380
Website:	http://www.freeport.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 43