EMPIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Empire Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Empire Union Elementary school district, located in Empire, CA with about 362 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Empire Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Empire Elementary School, located in the small community of Empire, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Empire Union School District. Situated at 5201 First Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, acting as a primary hub for academic instruction and student development for the children of the area. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare students for academic success as they transition through their formative years. By focusing on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local residents, Empire Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth in the Stanislaus County region.

For more information, contact Empire Elementary at (209) 521-2970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5201 First St.
Empire, CA 95319
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EMPIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Empire, CA with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
362
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 362 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EMPIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.7%
White
18.0%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.