EMPIRE ES

www.empireschools.org

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Empire Elementary School, located in Duncan, Oklahoma, serves as a central pillar of the Empire Public Schools district. As a rural-focused educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment where students from early childhood through the elementary grades can build a strong academic foundation. The district emphasizes a blend of traditional instructional excellence and the development of character, aiming to prepare its students for future success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Empire Elementary is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement, which is characteristic of the smaller, close-knit nature of the Duncan area. The school leverages its website and district resources to keep families informed and involved in student progress. By prioritizing individualized attention and a collaborative learning atmosphere, Empire Elementary strives to provide a safe and enriching experience that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement for every child.

265

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMPIRE ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	41
Black	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	16

White
176 (66.4 %)
Hispanic
41 (15.5 %)
Two or More
30 (11.3 %)
American Indian
16 (6.0 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EMPIRE
Phone:	(580)255-4150
Website:	http://www.empireschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38