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Empire Elementary

Summary:

Empire Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson City, Nevada, serving 452 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Carson City School District, which is ranked 8 out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the nearby schools, such as Fremont Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary, have relatively low academic performance compared to state averages, Empire Elementary consistently underperforms these schools across various metrics, including SBAC proficiency rates and school rankings. The school's overall SBAC Mathematics proficiency was 20.1% in 2023-2024, compared to 28.1% for Carson City and 32.6% for Nevada. Additionally, Empire Elementary's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Native American students, who rank in the bottom 10% of Nevada elementary schools in their respective categories.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (100% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and the school's consistently low performance, Empire Elementary's per-student spending is on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that funding alone may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance. Furthermore, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.1 in 2022-2023 is relatively low compared to the nearby schools, indicating that class size may not be a significant factor in the school's academic challenges. The lack of improvement in Empire Elementary's school ranking or academic proficiency rates over the past several years highlights the need for more comprehensive and sustained interventions to address the underlying issues at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1260 Monte Rosa Dr.
       Carson City, NV  89701

(775) 283-1100

District: Carson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,489 Help


Students who attend Empire Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Valley Middle School
High:    Carson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.9%
White:
21.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Empire Elementary ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.9%), White (21.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Empire Elementary is 16.1, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Carson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empire Elementary is $12,489, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Carson City School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Empire Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson City 8th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Empire Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.09 206th 246 16.3%
2008 30.72 191st 294 35.0%
2009 31.90 197th 292 32.5%
2010 19.04 242nd 300 19.3%
2011 53.91 134th 318 57.9%
2012 53.15 141st 328 57.0%
2013 25.16 259th 330 21.5%
2014 27.00 258th 332 22.3%
2016 31.45 226th 347 34.9%
2017 20.88 282nd 351 19.7%
2018 22.98 276th 341 19.1%
2019 27.62 291st 388 25.0%
2021 24.15 237th 324 26.9%
2022 30.78 235th 380 38.2%
2023 21.96 290th 384 24.5%
2024 18.40 309th 377 18.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.81 201st 213 5.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.06 240th 321 25.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.99 238th 330 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.42 282nd 332 15.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 260th 308 15.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.29 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Empire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.22 159th 247 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada 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.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Empire Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 449 3 23 76 21 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 468 4 21 88 20 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 472 5 21 121 30 n/a n/a 0 649
1993 444 6 15 118 19 n/a n/a 0 602
1994 400 3 12 132 9 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 346 3 10 191 8 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 346 3 10 191 8 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 327 9 12 212 6 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 316 7 15 231 8 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 291 5 15 275 11 n/a n/a 0 597
2000 295 2 15 285 9 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 260 7 15 310 11 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 214 6 5 395 8 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 214 6 5 395 8 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 193 2 5 400 6 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 616 616
2006 145 4 13 416 5 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 118 6 6 419 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 111 7 6 449 7 n/a n/a 0 580
2009 110 8 7 437 7 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 116 12 8 406 9 n/a n/a 0 551
2011 99 4 2 430 8 0 6 0 549
2012 117 3 2 430 10 0 9 0 571
2013 132 7 1 430 9 2 2 0 583
2014 115 3 0 436 9 1 5 0 569
2015 106 2 0 427 21 0 10 0 566
2016 116 3 1 418 16 1 15 0 570
2017 154 9 6 452 23 2 16 0 662
2018 123 6 5 394 20 0 18 0 566
2019 141 4 5 361 10 0 27 0 548
2020 133 7 4 336 12 0 28 0 520
2021 99 9 4 309 9 0 21 0 451
2022 108 8 2 334 10 0 16 0 478
2023 98 3 2 325 7 0 17 0 452

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 572 27.0 21.1 16.3
1991 601 31.0 19.3 19.6
1992 649 37.0 17.5 22.7
1993 602 36.0 16.7 38
1994 556 32.0 17.4 26.8
1995 558 30.0 18.6 43
1996 558 30.0 18.6 43
1997 566 32.0 17.7 35.3
1998 577 35.0 16.5 56.7
1999 597 35.0 17.1 64.5
2000 606 36.5 16.6 54.6
2001 603 36.0 16.8 59.2
2002 628 39.0 16.1 65.9
2003 628 39.0 16.1 65.9
2004 606 47.0 12.9 68.8
2005 616 n/a n/a n/a
2006 583 37.0 15.8 n/a
2007 552 43.0 12.8 n/a
2008 580 41.0 14.1 77.8
2009 569 41.0 13.9 78.6
2010 551 41.0 13.4 83.7
2011 549 39.0 14.0 88
2012 571 39.0 14.6 85.8
2013 583 35.0 16.6 n/a
2014 569 36.0 15.8 99.5
2015 566 39.0 14.5 99.5
2016 570 37.0 15.4 88.1
2017 662 37.0 17.8 99.5
2018 566 38.0 14.8 99.5
2019 548 36.0 15.2 99.5
2020 520 41.0 12.6 99.4
2021 451 33.0 13.6 99.3
2022 478 n/a n/a 100
2023 452 28.0 16.1 100

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 572 27.0 21.1 16.3
1991 601 31.0 19.3 19.6
1992 649 37.0 17.5 22.7
1993 602 36.0 16.7 38
1994 556 32.0 17.4 26.8
1995 558 30.0 18.6 43
1996 558 30.0 18.6 43
1997 566 32.0 17.7 35.3
1998 577 35.0 16.5 56.7
1999 597 35.0 17.1 64.5
2000 606 36.5 16.6 54.6
2001 603 36.0 16.8 59.2
2002 628 39.0 16.1 65.9
2003 628 39.0 16.1 65.9
2004 606 47.0 12.9 68.8
2005 616 n/a n/a n/a
2006 583 37.0 15.8 n/a
2007 552 43.0 12.8 n/a
2008 580 41.0 14.1 77.8
2009 569 41.0 13.9 78.6
2010 551 41.0 13.4 83.7
2011 549 39.0 14.0 88
2012 571 39.0 14.6 85.8
2013 583 35.0 16.6 n/a
2014 569 36.0 15.8 99.5
2015 566 39.0 14.5 99.5
2016 570 37.0 15.4 88.1
2017 662 37.0 17.8 99.5
2018 566 38.0 14.8 99.5
2019 548 36.0 15.2 99.5
2020 520 41.0 12.6 99.4
2021 451 33.0 13.6 99.3
2022 478 n/a n/a 100
2023 452 28.0 16.1 100

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Empire Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,481 (12.0%) $10,851 (88.0%) $12,332
2020 $1,118 (8.9%) $11,439 (91.1%) $12,557
2021 $922 (6.8%) $12,580 (93.2%) $13,502
2022 $1,705 (13.7%) $10,784 (86.3%) $12,489

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Empire Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 291st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 290th of 384 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Empire Elementary)2530.7
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carson City)45.239.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Empire Elementary)18.130.7
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carson City)39.436.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Empire Elementary)32.125.3
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carson City)43.339.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Empire Elementary)32.132.9
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Carson City)50.442.5
 7.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Empire Elementary)30.916.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carson City)41.331.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Empire Elementary)38.326.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Carson City)52.641.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Empire Elementary)33.313.9
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Carson City)33.322.3
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Empire Elementary)29.524
 5.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Carson City)35.832
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Empire Elementary)29.930
 0.1%
   All Grades Reading (Carson City)43.237.9
 5.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Empire Elementary)33.313.9
 19.4%
   All Grades Science (Carson City)31.227.7
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students548452
 17.5%
African American43
 25%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic361325
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White14198
 30.5%
Two or More Races2717
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%

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Students who attend Empire Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Valley Middle School
High : Carson High School

Students at Empire Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 22% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Empire Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Nevada elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Empire Elementary.


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