Empire Elementary School

Summary:

Empire Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 265 students in grades PK-5 in Duncan, Oklahoma. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with strong performance across English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.

Empire Elementary stands out for its academic achievements, maintaining high proficiency rates even among its significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2023-2024, 63% of 3rd graders and 61% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 51% and 46%. Similarly, 62% of 3rd graders and 67% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 38% and 37%. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 18.5, is lower than many nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools like Walters Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School, and Central High Elementary School, Empire Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in terms of academic achievement and student-teacher ratio. This suggests the school may be a model for effective elementary education in the Duncan region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 276803 E 1760 Road
       Duncan, OK  73533-3533


(580) 255-4150

District: Empire

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,848 Help


Students who attend Empire Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Empire Middle School
High:    Empire High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Empire Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Hispanic (15.5%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% 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 School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empire Elementary School is $8,848.
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Rank History for Empire Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Empire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 39.39 581st 840 30.8%
2010 38.65 611th 845 27.7%
2011 35.99 640th 846 24.3%
2015 64.51 331st 957 65.4%
2016 71.66 110th 498 77.9%
2017 55.35 173rd 407 57.5%
2019 64.87 104th 411 74.7%
2021 56.55 241st 646 62.7%
2022 57.63 109th 323 66.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Empire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.18 63rd 506 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Empire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.12 199th 403 50.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Empire Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 242 0 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 255
1989 244 0 3 7 6 n/a n/a 0 260
1990 229 0 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 243
1991 230 0 3 4 8 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 311 1 3 7 11 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 286 1 3 3 9 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 276 0 3 2 10 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 350 1 1 10 9 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 350 1 1 10 9 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 324 1 2 9 22 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 351 0 0 13 22 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 399 0 0 14 15 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 405 0 1 13 16 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 426 0 1 13 20 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 387 2 1 8 24 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 387 2 1 8 24 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 368 0 0 15 19 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 336 1 0 19 21 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 335 5 0 22 20 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 377 1 0 25 13 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 329 2 0 25 18 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 319 0 0 31 18 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 344 0 3 26 10 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 309 2 2 28 12 0 0 0 353
2012 259 2 2 25 8 0 4 0 300
2013 252 6 0 24 6 0 4 0 292
2014 253 4 0 32 14 0 5 0 308
2015 228 3 0 45 12 0 8 0 296
2016 211 2 0 48 0 0 46 0 307
2017 205 0 2 49 5 0 61 0 322
2018 183 0 2 48 8 0 42 0 283
2019 180 1 0 39 41 1 11 0 273
2020 171 1 0 52 34 1 13 0 272
2021 173 1 0 44 26 1 17 0 262
2022 174 1 0 47 15 1 28 0 266
2023 176 2 0 41 16 0 30 0 265

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 17.7 14.4 n/a
1989 260 18.2 14.2 n/a
1990 243 18.0 13.5 n/a
1991 245 16.8 14.5 n/a
1992 333 19.4 17.1 16.8
1993 302 20.8 14.5 22.5
1994 291 20.1 14.5 23.4
1995 371 20.8 17.8 24.3
1996 371 20.8 17.8 24.3
1997 358 21.7 16.5 32.7
1998 386 22.2 17.4 30.3
1999 428 24.3 17.6 48.6
2000 435 23.9 18.2 38.4
2001 460 25.9 17.8 37.8
2002 422 22.0 19.2 31.3
2003 422 22.0 19.2 31.3
2004 402 16.0 25.1 34.3
2005 377 16.0 23.6 40.3
2006 382 17.0 22.5 41.4
2007 416 17.0 24.5 38.9
2008 374 21.6 17.3 39.3
2009 368 21.3 17.3 42.7
2010 383 22.0 17.4 45.4
2011 353 21.0 16.8 52.7
2012 300 18.0 16.6 57.7
2013 292 17.6 16.5 57.5
2014 308 17.8 17.3 57.8
2015 296 18.0 16.4 48
2016 307 18.0 17.0 60.9
2017 322 17.1 18.8 67.1
2018 283 16.6 17.0 59.4
2019 273 16.8 16.1 60.1
2020 272 17.2 15.7 60.7
2021 262 17.6 14.8 57.3
2022 266 14.8 17.9 39.5
2023 265 14.2 18.5 54.3

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 17.7 14.4 n/a
1989 260 18.2 14.2 n/a
1990 243 18.0 13.5 n/a
1991 245 16.8 14.5 n/a
1992 333 19.4 17.1 16.8
1993 302 20.8 14.5 22.5
1994 291 20.1 14.5 23.4
1995 371 20.8 17.8 24.3
1996 371 20.8 17.8 24.3
1997 358 21.7 16.5 32.7
1998 386 22.2 17.4 30.3
1999 428 24.3 17.6 48.6
2000 435 23.9 18.2 38.4
2001 460 25.9 17.8 37.8
2002 422 22.0 19.2 31.3
2003 422 22.0 19.2 31.3
2004 402 16.0 25.1 34.3
2005 377 16.0 23.6 40.3
2006 382 17.0 22.5 41.4
2007 416 17.0 24.5 38.9
2008 374 21.6 17.3 39.3
2009 368 21.3 17.3 42.7
2010 383 22.0 17.4 45.4
2011 353 21.0 16.8 52.7
2012 300 18.0 16.6 57.7
2013 292 17.6 16.5 57.5
2014 308 17.8 17.3 57.8
2015 296 18.0 16.4 48
2016 307 18.0 17.0 60.9
2017 322 17.1 18.8 67.1
2018 283 16.6 17.0 59.4
2019 273 16.8 16.1 60.1
2020 272 17.2 15.7 60.7
2021 262 17.6 14.8 57.3
2022 266 14.8 17.9 39.5
2023 265 14.2 18.5 54.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Empire Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,828
2020 $7,992
2021 $8,969
2022 $9,048
2023 $8,848

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Empire Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 109th of 323 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Empire Elementary School)5964
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Empire)5964
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4333
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273265
 2.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian4116
 61%
Asian00
Hispanic3941
 5.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White180176
 2.2%
Two or More Races1130
 172.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%54.3%
 5.7%


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Students who attend Empire Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Empire Middle School
High : Empire High School

Students at Empire Elementary School are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Empire Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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