Empire Elem School vs Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 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
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
325 students
| Measure | Empire Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1415 of 2,303 | #1704 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37546 of 50,301 | #42440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 295 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 23.8).
- •Empire Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is the larger school with 325 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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Elem School ranks higher (31.5 vs 23.8 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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Elem School: 295. Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Elem School and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Empire Elem School is 1415th of 2,303 and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is 1704th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).