Empire Elem School
Freeport, IL · Freeport SD 145 · Grades PK - 4
1,955th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Empire Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Empire Elem School 1,955th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Empire Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Empire Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 407 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 42.3% | ▼ 29.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.5% | 24.8% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 19.2% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.2% | 13.3% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Empire Elem School
Typical home value $126K in zip 61032 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Empire Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Lincoln-Douglas Elementary SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 1.1 mi away1,797th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 3Blackhawk Elem SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 1.2 mi away1,664th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 23% - 3Jones-Farrar an International Baccalaureate World SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 1.4 mi away1,634th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 6Center Elem SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 2 mi away943rd of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 49% - 6Dakota Elementary SchoolDakota CUSD 201 · 9 mi away957th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 6Pearl City Elementary SchoolPearl City CUSD 200 · 9.4 mi away1,041st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 42% - –German Valley Grade SchoolForrestville Valley CUSD 221 · 10 mi away
- 9Lena-Winslow Elem SchoolLena Winslow CUSD 202 · 10.6 mi away347th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Empire Elem School in?
Empire Elem School is part of the Freeport SD 145 district in Freeport, Illinois.
Is Empire Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Empire Elem School 1,955th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Empire Elem School?
White 42%, Black 25%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 13% (407 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Empire Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61032 is $126K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.