Sowers Elementary School
Tel:
(309)923-6241
- Sowers Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Sowers Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 192 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sowers Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sowers Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1431 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 95% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sowers Elementary School is Roanoke-benson High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roanoke-benson Junior High School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roanoke-benson Junior High School (5.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Roanoke-benson High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
0.0 miles
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309)923-8401 0.0 9-12 170 - Benson Roanoke-benson Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 136 students
5.2 miles
131 W Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309)394-2233 5.2 5-8 136 - Eureka Davenport Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 433 students
6.9 miles
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309)467-3012 6.9 PK-4 433 - Eureka Eureka High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 492 students
6.9 miles
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309)467-2361 6.9 9-12 492 - Eureka Eureka Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 449 students
7.9 miles
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309)467-3771 7.9 5-8 449
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