Sowers Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Roanoke, Illinois 61561 · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60
#451 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#16010 of 50,301 nationally
About Sowers Elementary School
Sowers Elementary School is a public elementary located in Roanoke, in the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 161 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 451st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 161.
There are 2 schools in Roanoke; Sowers Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sowers Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Sowers Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roanoke-Benson High School
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students · 72 m away
Roanoke-Benson Jr High School
Benson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
142 students · 8.2 km away
Davenport Elem School
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
430 students · 11 km away
Eureka High School
Eureka · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students · 11 km away
Eureka Middle School
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 5–8
436 students · 13 km away
Metamora Grade School
Metamora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
829 students · 13 km away
Metamora High School
Metamora · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students · 14 km away
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch
Washburn · Public high · Grades 6–12
156 students · 15 km away
Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School
Washburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
East Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–2
162 students
Litchfield Early Childhood Center
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades K–1
160 students
Capron Elem School
Capron · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
162 students
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
Gilman · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
159 students
Lincoln Elem School
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
163 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sowers Elementary School a good school?
Sowers Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #451 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sowers Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Sowers Elementary School ranks #451 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #16010 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sowers Elementary School?
Sowers Elementary School had 161 students in 2025.
Is Sowers Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sowers Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sowers Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Sowers Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.