Towanda Elem School
Towanda, IL · McLean County USD 5 · Grades K - 5
137th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Towanda Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Towanda Elem School 137th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 94th in 2025.
Towanda Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Towanda Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 198 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.5% | 81.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 10.4% | 8.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 4.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Towanda Elem School
Typical home value $273K in zip 61776 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Towanda Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Grove Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.9 mi away239th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 8Northpoint Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 4.1 mi away577th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 8Prairieland Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 4.3 mi away489th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 57% - 4Sugar Creek Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 4.8 mi away1,423rd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 5Stevenson Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 5.3 mi away1,250th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 33% - 5Colene Hoose Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 5.7 mi away1,111th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 5Fairview Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 5.7 mi away1,180th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 8Hudson Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 5.7 mi away475th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Towanda Elem School in?
Towanda Elem School is part of the McLean County USD 5 district in Towanda, Illinois.
Is Towanda Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Towanda Elem School 137th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Towanda Elem School?
White 81%, Asian 9%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 4% (198 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Towanda Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61776 is $273K 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.