Empire Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

1325 W Empire St, Freeport, IL

Freeport School District No. 145

407 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Angela Sopko

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
7.5%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

7.5%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

57.5%

Female

42.5%

White

45.2%

Black

25.9%

Hispanic

14.6%

Two or more races

13.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Median Lot Size

22,215 Sq Ft

% Renters

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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 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $137,551. 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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