Sowers Elementary School
Roanoke, IL · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 · Grades K - 4
119th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Sowers Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sowers Elementary School 119th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Sowers Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sowers Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 167 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 91.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 5.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Sowers Elementary School
Typical home value $182K in zip 61561 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sowers Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Davenport Elem SchoolEureka CUD 140 · 6.9 mi away668th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 50% - 8Metamora Grade SchoolMetamora CCSD 1 · 8.1 mi away435th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 57% - 5Lowpoint-Washburn Elem SchoolLowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 · 9.9 mi away1,086th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 34% - 7Centennial SchoolEl Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 · 10.1 mi away817th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 44% - –Jefferson Park SchoolEl Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 · 10.2 mi away
- –Fieldcrest Primary SchoolFieldcrest CUSD 6 · 10.9 mi away
- 10Goodfield Elem SchoolEureka CUD 140 · 12.6 mi away146th of 2,105
ELA 87% · Math 65% - 10Congerville Elem SchoolEureka CUD 140 · 12.7 mi away48th of 2,105
ELA 94% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sowers Elementary School in?
Sowers Elementary School is part of the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 district in Roanoke, Illinois.
Is Sowers Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sowers Elementary School 119th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sowers Elementary School?
White 91%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 3% (167 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sowers Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61561 is $182K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.