Lincoln-douglas Elementary School vs. Empire Elementary School
Should you attend Lincoln-douglas Elementary School or Empire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Empire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Empire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
320 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3087 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3087 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
51
Kindergarten Students
58
74
Grade 1 Students
57
64
Grade 2 Students
54
79
Grade 3 Students
60
66
Grade 4 Students
50
73
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
35%
25%
% White
41%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
