Capron Elem School vs Sowers Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capron Elem School
Capron · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
162 students
Sowers Elementary School
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
161 students
| Measure | Capron Elem School Capron, Illinois | Sowers Elementary School Roanoke, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 2,303 | #451 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38594 of 50,301 | #16010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 162 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 47% |
| city | Capron | Roanoke |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sowers Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 29.9).
- •Sowers Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Sowers Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Sowers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 50.6%).
- •Sowers Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Capron Elem School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 161.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capron Elem School better than Sowers Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sowers Elementary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capron Elem School and Sowers Elementary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Capron and Roanoke in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capron Elem School: 162. Sowers Elementary School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capron Elem School and Sowers Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Capron Elem School is 1466th of 2,303 and Sowers Elementary School is 451st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).