Is Empire Oaks Elementary a good school?

Yes. Empire Oaks Elementary ranks in the top 6.8% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Empire Oaks Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Empire Oaks Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Empire Oaks Elementary?

Students at Empire Oaks Elementary are 44% White, 29% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Empire Oaks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Empire Oaks Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Folsom Middle High : Vista del Lago High

Empire Oaks Elementary

Summary:

Empire Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Folsom, California, serving 378 students in grades K-5. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, with a strong track record of academic achievement that outpaces both district and state averages.

Empire Oaks Elementary's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is particularly impressive, with 78.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.14% for the Folsom-Cordova Unified district and 47.04% for the state. The school's success extends across diverse student subgroups, with top 10-20% rankings in California for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students. Additionally, Empire Oaks maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 6.35% to 8.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, both within the Folsom-Cordova Unified district and in neighboring districts like Buckeye Union Elementary and Rescue Union Elementary, Empire Oaks Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently outranking its peers in academic achievement. With a student-teacher ratio of around 20-21 and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, this school provides a high-quality educational experience that sets a strong foundation for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

1830 Bonhill Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630-6107

(916) 294-9130

District: Folsom-Cordova Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
400^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,837

Students who attend Empire Oaks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Folsom Middle
High:	Vista del Lago High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.4%

Asian:

28.8%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Empire Oaks Elementary ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Empire Oaks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Asian (28.8%), Hispanic (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Empire Oaks Elementary is 20.9, which is the 10^th best among 21 elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empire Oaks Elementary is $6,837. 11 elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Empire Oaks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Empire Oaks Elementary 400^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Empire Oaks Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Folsom-Cordova Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Folsom-Cordova Unified 640^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Empire Oaks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	96.04	181^st	4809	96.2%
2005	95.65	182^nd	4822	96.2%
2006	96.13	154^th	4818	96.8%
2007	96.17	158^th	5113	96.9%
2008	94.97	187^th	5113	96.3%
2009	95.17	152^nd	5193	97.1%
2010	94.22	184^th	5314	96.5%
2011	93.63	206^th	5377	96.2%
2012	90.91	372^nd	5390	93.1%
2013	93.89	185^th	5530	96.7%
2015	95.48	294^th	5611	94.8%
2016	92.60	467^th	5614	91.7%
2017	92.96	453^rd	5692	92.0%
2018	93.34	426^th	5662	92.5%
2019	92.84	457^th	5789	92.1%
2022	94.19	423^rd	5883	92.8%
2023	91.11	630^th	5874	89.3%
2024	94.34	400^th	5862	93.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.81	341^st	2420	85.9%
2024	84.22	276^th	2634	89.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.57	469^th	5413	91.3%
2019	92.94	363^rd	5492	93.4%
2022	94.71	319^th	5635	94.3%
2023	93.39	406^th	5617	92.8%
2024	95.81	218^th	5605	96.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.77	497^th	2128	76.6%
2019	72.22	468^th	2585	81.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.19	376^th	5431	93.1%
2019	91.27	495^th	5510	91.0%
2022	91.11	567^th	5663	90.0%
2023	86.01	814^th	5650	85.6%
2024	90.10	597^th	5636	89.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.24	359^th	1071	66.5%
2019	73.75	283^rd	1149	75.4%
2022	74.48	290^th	1154	74.9%
2023	63.82	536^th	1190	55.0%
2024	67.89	448^th	1203	62.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	95.50	171^st	5084	96.6%
2023	85.04	547^th	5098	89.3%
2024	98.10	66^th	5102	98.7%

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Rank History for White students at Empire Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.74	456^th	2737	83.3%
2019	77.52	557^th	2834	80.3%
2022	78.12	522^nd	2726	80.9%
2023	71.29	757^th	2662	71.6%
2024	75.31	620^th	2647	76.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Empire Oaks Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	248	4	73	17	3	n/a	n/a	13	358
2003	248	4	73	17	3	n/a	n/a	13	358
2004	284	6	77	20	3	n/a	n/a	19	409
2005	371	11	107	27	7	n/a	n/a	24	547
2006	431	7	130	41	7	n/a	n/a	21	637
2007	458	9	150	43	4	n/a	n/a	19	683
2008	443	6	155	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	639
2009	465	8	149	41	4	1	0	0	668
2010	468	11	142	44	4	1	7	0	677
2011	477	16	142	57	3	2	18	0	715
2012	469	20	143	51	4	2	29	0	718
2013	428	9	149	39	3	3	34	0	665
2014	395	10	130	39	0	5	33	0	612
2015	343	7	110	37	3	5	36	0	541
2016	339	6	105	46	3	6	35	0	540
2017	320	4	109	45	2	5	36	0	521
2018	287	6	122	51	2	6	42	0	516
2019	268	5	136	51	2	4	33	0	499
2020	241	5	120	50	2	1	31	0	450
2021	200	4	116	52	1	1	31	0	405
2022	186	3	114	54	0	0	37	0	394
2023	168	3	109	56	1	2	39	0	378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Empire Oaks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	358	17.0	21.1	2.6
2003	358	17.0	21.1	2.6
2004	409	21.3	19.2	1
2005	547	25.5	21.5	3.1
2006	637	29.0	22.0	1.3
2007	683	29.7	23.0	2.4
2008	639	31.4	20.4	2.7
2009	668	28.6	22.6	2.5
2010	677	27.0	25.0	2.8
2011	715	n/a	n/a	2.9
2012	718	26.6	26.9	n/a
2013	665	24.2	27.4	1.5
2014	612	21.0	29.1	2.3
2015	541	19.0	28.4	2.2
2016	540	22.0	24.5	6.1
2017	521	23.0	22.6	6.3
2018	516	22.0	23.4	9.9
2019	499	20.0	24.9	6.8
2020	450	n/a	n/a	6.9
2021	405	19.2	21.0	8.4
2022	394	19.3	20.4	8.1
2023	378	18.0	20.9	6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Empire Oaks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	358	17.0	21.1	2.6
2003	358	17.0	21.1	2.6
2004	409	21.3	19.2	1
2005	547	25.5	21.5	3.1
2006	637	29.0	22.0	1.3
2007	683	29.7	23.0	2.4
2008	639	31.4	20.4	2.7
2009	668	28.6	22.6	2.5
2010	677	27.0	25.0	2.8
2011	715	n/a	n/a	2.9
2012	718	26.6	26.9	n/a
2013	665	24.2	27.4	1.5
2014	612	21.0	29.1	2.3
2015	541	19.0	28.4	2.2
2016	540	22.0	24.5	6.1
2017	521	23.0	22.6	6.3
2018	516	22.0	23.4	9.9
2019	499	20.0	24.9	6.8
2020	450	n/a	n/a	6.9
2021	405	19.2	21.0	8.4
2022	394	19.3	20.4	8.1
2023	378	18.0	20.9	6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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