Center Elem School vs Empire Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
Empire Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
| Measure | Center Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Empire Elem School Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #932 of 2,303 | #1415 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27735 of 50,301 | #37546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 262 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 31.5).
- •Center Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Center Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Center Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Empire Elem School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Center Elem School better than Empire Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Center Elem School ranks higher (46.2 vs 31.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Center Elem School and Empire Elem School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Elem School: 262. Empire Elem School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Elem School and Empire Elem School rank in Illinois?
Center Elem School is 932nd of 2,303 and Empire Elem School is 1415th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).