Empire Elementary School

Empire Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
1325 W Empire St,  Freeport, IL
Freeport School District No. 145
5.0
407 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Angela Sopko
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
56.3%
Female
43.7%
White
44%
Black
26.5%
Two or more races
18.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/19/2025
I can’t say enough good things about this school ! We came from Mt. Morris and to be honest, I was very nervous about schools out here! But this school has by far exceeded my expectations on what I have as an opinion on a “good school” ! I can honestly say I even like it more than Oregon elementary!...
5.0 teacher
10/25/2014
Great school with caring and knowledgeable teachers and staff! Parent involvement is fantastic as all school activities has big turn-outs.
5.0 parent
9/9/2014
My school is great! The teachers and staff at this school CARE for the kids and take action to promote positive learning environment. Communication is good and my kids love their school. Parent volunteering could improve but is noteworthy.
5.0 other
10/25/2013
My grandson's school is cheerful...his teacher is very uplifting and positive and very likeable and his room is very inviting. He loves school (1st grade) and I hope he stays motivated. He loves to read!

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Empire Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Freeport, IL, in the Freeport neighborhood, and is served by the Freeport School District No. 145 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Empire Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $137,108. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freeport High School, Rap Freeport, Freeport Alternative High School, and more. Learn more about what Freeport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Empire Elementary School.

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