Empower Community School serves 302 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empower Community School's student population of 302 students has grown by 117% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empower Community School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
84%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Empower Community School?
302 students attend Empower Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Empower Community School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empower Community School?
Empower Community School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Empower Community School offer ?
Empower Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Empower Community School part of?
Empower Community School is part of Empower Community School District.
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