Empire Elem School vs Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
| Measure | Empire Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1415 of 2,303 | #1469 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37546 of 50,301 | #38694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 295 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 29.8).
- •Empire Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is the larger school with 350 students compared with 295.
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 Empire Elem School better than Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Elem School ranks higher (31.5 vs 29.8 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 Empire Elem School and Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Elem School: 295. Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Elem School and Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate rank in Illinois?
Empire Elem School is 1415th of 2,303 and Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is 1469th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).