Sowers Elementary School

202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sowers Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sowers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Sowers Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
156 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Sowers Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sowers Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#517 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sowers Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sowers Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sowers Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Sowers Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sowers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sowers Elementary School's ranking?
Sowers Elementary School is ranked #517 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sowers Elementary School often compared to?
Sowers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metamora Grade School, Lettie Brown Elementary School, Central Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sowers Elementary School?
156 students attend Sowers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sowers Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sowers Elementary School?
Sowers Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sowers Elementary School offer ?
Sowers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sowers Elementary School part of?
Sowers Elementary School is part of Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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