Empire Elementary School

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Empire Elementary School ranks 76 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Empire Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 239 students in grades PK-5 in Duncan, Oklahoma, which is part of the Empire School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with particularly strong results in Mathematics.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 63% of 3rd graders and 61% of 5th graders at Empire Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 51% and 46% respectively. In Mathematics, 62% of 3rd graders and 67% of 5th graders were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 38% and 37%. This impressive academic performance is especially noteworthy given that 58.16% of Empire Elementary students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, a higher percentage than many nearby schools.

While some nearby schools, such as Marlow Elementary School, have higher proficiency rates in ELA, Empire Elementary maintains a significant advantage over other lower-performing schools in the area, such as Comanche Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary. The school's consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% to the top 20% of Oklahoma elementary schools over the past decade, is a testament to its dedication to providing quality education to all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533-3533

(580) 255-4150

District: Empire

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,848

Students who attend Empire Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Empire Middle School
High:	Empire High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Empire Elementary School ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Empire Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Empire Elementary School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empire Elementary School is $8,848.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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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
2009	39.39	581^st	840	30.8%
2010	38.65	611^th	845	27.7%
2011	35.99	640^th	846	24.3%
2015	64.51	331^st	957	65.4%
2016	71.66	110^th	498	77.9%
2017	55.35	173^rd	407	57.5%
2019	64.87	104^th	411	74.7%
2021	56.55	241^st	646	62.7%
2022	57.63	109^th	323	66.3%
2024	74.65	76^th	389	80.5%

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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	63^rd	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	199^th	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.

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	Total
1988	242	0	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	255
1989	244	0	3	7	6	n/a	n/a	260
1990	229	0	4	5	5	n/a	n/a	243
1991	230	0	3	4	8	n/a	n/a	245
1992	311	1	3	7	11	n/a	n/a	333
1993	286	1	3	3	9	n/a	n/a	302
1994	276	0	3	2	10	n/a	n/a	291
1995	350	1	1	10	9	n/a	n/a	371
1996	350	1	1	10	9	n/a	n/a	371
1997	324	1	2	9	22	n/a	n/a	358
1998	351	0	0	13	22	n/a	n/a	386
1999	399	0	0	14	15	n/a	n/a	428
2000	405	0	1	13	16	n/a	n/a	435
2001	426	0	1	13	20	n/a	n/a	460
2002	387	2	1	8	24	n/a	n/a	422
2003	387	2	1	8	24	n/a	n/a	422
2004	368	0	0	15	19	n/a	n/a	402
2005	336	1	0	19	21	n/a	n/a	377
2006	335	5	0	22	20	n/a	n/a	382
2007	377	1	0	25	13	n/a	n/a	416
2008	329	2	0	25	18	n/a	n/a	374
2009	319	0	0	31	18	n/a	n/a	368
2010	344	0	3	26	10	n/a	n/a	383
2011	309	2	2	28	12	0	0	353
2012	259	2	2	25	8	0	4	300
2013	252	6	0	24	6	0	4	292
2014	253	4	0	32	14	0	5	308
2015	228	3	0	45	12	0	8	296
2016	211	2	0	48	0	0	46	307
2017	205	0	2	49	5	0	61	322
2018	183	0	2	48	8	0	42	283
2019	180	1	0	39	41	1	11	273
2020	171	1	0	52	34	1	13	272
2021	173	1	0	44	26	1	17	262
2022	174	1	0	47	15	1	28	266
2023	176	2	0	41	16	0	30	265
2024	170	1	0	28	14	0	26	239

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
2024	239	15.0	15.8	58.2

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
2024	239	15.0	15.8	58.2

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

Year	Total 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 104^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 109^th 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)	59	64	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Empire)	59	64	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	33	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	273	265	2.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	41	16	61%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	39	41	5.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	180	176	2.2%
Two or More Races	11	30	172.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.1%	54.3%	5.7%

Schools Near Empire Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Empire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	276803 E 1760 Road	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Empire	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-4150	239	15	15.8	58.2%	170 (71.1%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.9%)	74.6	76^th of 389 public elementary schools	80.5%					(n/a)	63.0		61.0	62.0		67.0		$8,848
Mark Twain Elementary School	Public	K-5	2204 West Oak Avenue	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-1324	152	14	10.9	92.1%	91 (59.9%)	6 (3.9%)	26 (17.1%)	2 (1.3%)	6 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (13.8%)								(n/a)								$12,680
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	K-5	2315 N Whisenant Drive	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-6530	348	23	15.1	70.7%	190 (54.6%)	4 (1.1%)	76 (21.8%)	14 (4.0%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (14.9%)	41.7	241^st of 389 public elementary schools	38.0%		41.5	164^th of 276 public elementary schools	40.6%	77		49.0		45.0	49.0			$9,480
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 West Hickory	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-7146	342	21	15.9	82.7%	179 (52.3%)	17 (5.0%)	70 (20.5%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (19.6%)	14.3	359^th of 389 public elementary schools	7.7%		26.7	228^th of 276 public elementary schools	17.4%	131	27.0		40.0	27.0	41.0	33.0	34.0	$9,141
Will Rogers Pre-K Center	Public	PK	2413 N 13th Street	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 255-9012	188	10	19.6	58.0%	109 (58.0%)	2 (1.1%)	37 (19.7%)	4 (2.1%)	10 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	25 (13.3%)								(n/a)								$9,071
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 E Chestnut Avenue	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-8107	315	20	15.9	90.8%	149 (47.3%)	19 (6.0%)	94 (29.8%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (12.4%)	17.8	348^th of 389 public elementary schools	10.5%					(n/a)		45.0		32.0	34.0			$11,070
Plato Elementary School	Public	K-5	1011 W Plato Road	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 255-6167	274	16	17.2	44.5%	188 (68.6%)	4 (1.5%)	35 (12.8%)	6 (2.2%)	18 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.4%)	68.9	106^th of 389 public elementary schools	72.8%		69.1	66^th of 276 public elementary schools	76.1%	40	65.0	62.0	65.0	54.0	49.0	66.0		$9,555
Grandview Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	277062 E 1840 Rd	Comanche	73529	Stephens County	Grandview	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 439-2467	81	6	14.0	92.6%	73 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.6%)								(n/a)	80.0			90.0				$25,225
Comanche Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1030 Ash Avenue	Comanche	73529	Stephens County	Comanche	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 439-2911	432	26	16.7	72.9%	313 (72.5%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (14.1%)	28.8	306^th of 389 public elementary schools	21.3%					(n/a)	48.0			43.0	38.0			$9,282
Central High Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	274801 Broncho Rd	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Central High	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 658-2970	208	13	15.8	53.8%	159 (76.4%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)								(n/a)				32.0				$11,488

Frequently Asked Questions about Empire Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Empire Elementary School?

Students at Empire Elementary School are 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

Is Empire Elementary School a good school?

Empire Elementary School ranks 76^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Empire Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended Empire Elementary School.

What district is Empire Elementary School in?

Empire

What schools do graduates of Empire Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Empire Middle School
High : Empire High School

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