Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Empire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Empire Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Empire Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empire Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
72%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
22%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Empire Elementary School is ranked #344 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Empire Elementary School often compared to?
Empire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Empire Elementary School?
452 students attend Empire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Empire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empire Elementary School?
Empire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Empire Elementary School offer ?
Empire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Empire Elementary School part of?
Empire Elementary School is part of Carson City School District.
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