Is Sowers Elementary School a good school?

Sowers Elementary School ranks 472 nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sowers Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Sowers Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sowers Elementary School?

Students at Sowers Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sowers Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sowers Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Roanoke-Benson Junior High School High : Roanoke-Benson High School

Sowers Elementary School

Summary:

Sowers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Roanoke, Illinois, serving 156 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 district, which is ranked 181 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sowers Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top Illinois elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics is generally above the state average, with 47.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 52.5% in Mathematics. Sowers' 3rd and 4th-grade students have outperformed the state and district averages in both subjects over the past few years. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.9% in 2019-2020 to 14.5% in 2022-2023, which may impact student learning and academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Sowers Elementary School's academic performance is generally higher than Fieldcrest Primary School and Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School, which have lower rankings and test scores. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Goodfield Elementary School, Congerville Elementary School, and Germantown Hills Elementary School, which are part of the Eureka CUD 140 and Germantown Hills School District 69.

Detail:

Public K-4

202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561-7509

(309) 923-6241

District: Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
472^nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,751

Students who attend Sowers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Roanoke-Benson Junior High School
High:	Roanoke-Benson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sowers Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sowers Elementary School is $14,751.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sowers Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sowers Elementary School 472^nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Sowers Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Roanoke Benson CUSD 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 181^st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sowers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sowers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	69.25	732^nd	2020	63.8%
2004	62.14	923^rd	2030	54.5%
2005	78.14	366^th	2022	81.9%
2006	70.39	690^th	2086	66.9%
2007	72.19	621^st	2095	70.4%
2008	73.52	603^rd	2092	71.2%
2009	73.88	608^th	2120	71.3%
2010	77.78	441^st	2139	79.4%
2011	79.30	388^th	2147	81.9%
2012	79.51	374^th	2166	82.7%
2013	79.78	413^th	2167	80.9%
2014	76.81	481^st	2093	77.0%
2015	36.82	1216^th	2052	40.7%
2016	40.53	1161^st	2046	43.3%
2017	69.54	579^th	2044	71.7%
2018	60.17	761^st	2037	62.6%
2019	72.77	503^rd	2086	75.9%
2021	72.57	467^th	1948	76.0%
2022	94.24	93^rd	2082	95.5%
2023	81.98	338^th	2077	83.7%
2024	75.25	472^nd	2067	77.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Sowers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	49.25	936^th	1964	52.3%
2019	64.95	646^th	2019	68.0%
2021	58.76	600^th	1680	64.3%
2022	94.08	89^th	1970	95.5%
2023	79.75	336^th	1957	82.8%
2024	72.44	471^st	1942	75.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sowers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	71.99	476^th	1972	75.9%
2019	77.35	380^th	2019	81.2%
2021	79.19	271^st	1707	84.1%
2023	83.03	270^th	1984	86.4%
2024	75.74	411^th	1959	79.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sowers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.81	799^th	1463	45.4%
2019	56.10	624^th	1462	57.3%
2021	61.64	448^th	1308	65.7%
2022	91.07	64^th	1425	95.5%
2023	71.58	323^rd	1419	77.2%
2024	63.21	469^th	1392	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Sowers Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	256	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	256
1990	258	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
1991	269	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1992	249	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1993	276	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1994	285	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1995	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1996	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1997	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1998	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1999	237	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2000	209	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2001	230	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2002	237	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2003	237	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2004	259	7	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	225	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	239
2006	248	6	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	4	265
2007	253	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	7	267
2008	242	4	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	259
2009	228	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	238
2010	248	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	257
2011	218	0	6	3	0	0	8	0	235
2012	208	0	4	4	0	0	8	0	224
2013	193	2	1	6	0	0	11	0	213
2014	187	2	1	5	0	0	10	0	205
2015	170	2	0	4	0	0	11	0	187
2016	174	5	0	3	0	0	5	0	187
2017	182	3	0	1	0	0	6	0	192
2018	190	3	0	2	0	0	8	0	203
2019	171	2	0	5	0	0	7	0	185
2020	174	2	0	4	0	0	6	0	186
2021	154	2	0	4	0	0	7	0	167
2022	162	2	0	2	0	0	8	0	174
2023	148	2	0	1	0	0	5	0	156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sowers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	256	14.6	17.5	n/a
1990	259	14.7	17.6	n/a
1991	273	15.0	18.2	n/a
1992	252	15.2	16.5	n/a
1993	281	13.6	20.7	n/a
1994	288	14.1	20.4	n/a
1995	273	16.0	17.1	n/a
1996	273	16.0	17.1	n/a
1997	266	16.0	16.6	n/a
1998	242	16.0	15.1	n/a
1999	239	14.0	17.1	n/a
2000	213	13.0	16.4	n/a
2001	239	13.0	18.4	n/a
2002	250	12.0	20.8	16.8
2003	250	12.0	20.8	16.8
2004	271	12.0	22.6	16.6
2005	239	11.0	21.7	18.4
2006	265	13.0	20.4	16.9
2007	267	12.0	22.3	11.9
2008	259	10.0	25.9	18.8
2009	238	11.0	21.6	19.6
2010	257	11.0	23.3	18
2011	235	11.0	21.3	20
2012	224	11.0	20.3	27.2
2013	213	15.2	13.9	26.3
2014	205	12.0	17.0	28.8
2015	187	13.0	14.3	32.6
2016	187	13.0	14.3	29.4
2017	192	15.3	12.5	26
2018	203	14.8	13.7	24.1
2019	185	14.7	12.5	29.7
2020	186	14.5	12.8	31.7
2021	167	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	174	14.5	11.9	20.1
2023	156	14.5	10.7	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sowers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	256	14.6	17.5	n/a
1990	259	14.7	17.6	n/a
1991	273	15.0	18.2	n/a
1992	252	15.2	16.5	n/a
1993	281	13.6	20.7	n/a
1994	288	14.1	20.4	n/a
1995	273	16.0	17.1	n/a
1996	273	16.0	17.1	n/a
1997	266	16.0	16.6	n/a
1998	242	16.0	15.1	n/a
1999	239	14.0	17.1	n/a
2000	213	13.0	16.4	n/a
2001	239	13.0	18.4	n/a
2002	250	12.0	20.8	16.8
2003	250	12.0	20.8	16.8
2004	271	12.0	22.6	16.6
2005	239	11.0	21.7	18.4
2006	265	13.0	20.4	16.9
2007	267	12.0	22.3	11.9
2008	259	10.0	25.9	18.8
2009	238	11.0	21.6	19.6
2010	257	11.0	23.3	18
2011	235	11.0	21.3	20
2012	224	11.0	20.3	27.2
2013	213	15.2	13.9	26.3
2014	205	12.0	17.0	28.8
2015	187	13.0	14.3	32.6
2016	187	13.0	14.3	29.4
2017	192	15.3	12.5	26
2018	203	14.8	13.7	24.1
2019	185	14.7	12.5	29.7
2020	186	14.5	12.8	31.7
2021	167	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	174	14.5	11.9	20.1
2023	156	14.5	10.7	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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