Very Good
#630 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Sowers Elementary School
Elementary School · Roanoke Benson Cusd 60 · Roanoke, IL
A Roanoke Benson Cusd 60 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 W High St, Roanoke, IL 61561
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sowers Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sowers Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,143
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Roanoke Benson Cusd 60
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sowers Elementary School is listed in Roanoke Benson CUSD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sowers Elementary School
Sowers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roanoke, IL, part of Roanoke Benson Cusd 60, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sowers Elementary School
What grades does Sowers Elementary School serve?
Sowers Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sowers Elementary School?
Sowers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sowers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sowers Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sowers Elementary School rank in IL?
Sowers Elementary School ranks #630 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sowers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sowers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sowers Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sowers Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sowers Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sowers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sowers Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sowers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sowers Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Sowers Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Woodford County
- Phone
- (309) 923-6241
- Area population (ZIP 61561)
- 2,313
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61561; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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