Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sowers Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sowers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sowers Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sowers Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sowers Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sowers Elementary School's ranking?
Sowers Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sowers Elementary School often compared to?
Sowers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metamora Grade School, Lettie Brown Elementary School, Central Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sowers Elementary School?
167 students attend Sowers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sowers Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sowers Elementary School?
Sowers Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sowers Elementary School offer ?
Sowers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sowers Elementary School part of?
Sowers Elementary School is part of Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District.
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