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Sowers Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–4
Roanoke, Illinois · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students161
Student:Teacher12.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
Sowers
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
161
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
22%-31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Sowers Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in Roanoke, Illinois. The school enrolls 161 students. It is part of the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictRoanoke Benson CUSD 60
County17203
CityRoanoke
ZIP61561
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173414003503

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment161
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native91.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)