Empower Community Schoollower School serves 201 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empower Community Schoollower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Empower Community Schoollower School's student population of 201 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empower Community Schoollower School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
84%
31%
White
2%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Empower Community Schoollower School?
201 students attend Empower Community Schoollower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Empower Community Schoollower School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Empower Community Schoollower School offer ?
Empower Community Schoollower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Empower Community Schoollower School part of?
Empower Community Schoollower School is part of Empower Schools Of Alabama.
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