What grades does Sowers Elementary School serve?

Sowers Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Roanoke, IL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Sowers Elementary School located?

Sowers Elementary School is located at Roanoke, IL in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sowers Elementary School?

Sowers Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What schools are in Roanoke, IL?

Roanoke, IL is served by the local school district. Sowers Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Sowers Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Roanoke, Illinois|Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

Roanoke, IL 61561

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Labor Day (No School)Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Fri

School Improvement Day (11:30 Dismissal)half_day

Sep

Thu

Open House (2:10 Dismissal)half_day

Open House:RBJHS- 6:00-7:00 PMSowers- 6:30-7:30 PMRBHS 7:00-8:00 PM

Oct

Thu

School Improvement Day (11:30 Dismissal)half_day

Oct

Fri

No SchoolEvent

Oct

Mon

Columbus Day (No School)Event

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School Profile

Grades

K–4

Enrollment

167

Student:Teacher

12.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

Phone

(309)923-6241

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

3.7%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

15.5

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.34

Social Workers

0.34

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,105

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,091

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,228

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 29%Local 67%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.8%

Below 150% poverty line

3.3%

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Uninsured residents

5.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

36%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

33 (55%)

Other Health Impairment

9 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

5 (8%)

Autism

3 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

161

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day (No School)

Holiday

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

School Improvement Day (11:30 Dismissal)

half_day

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Open House (2:10 Dismissal)

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	School Improvement Day (11:30 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Open House (2:10 Dismissal) Open House:RBJHS- 6:00-7:00 PMSowers- 6:30-7:30 PMRBHS 7:00-8:00 PM	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	School Improvement Day (11:30 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day (No School)	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Picture Retake Day @ RBJHS	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	End of First Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Report Cards/Progress Reports Go Home	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences PM (11:30 Dismissal) Conferences from 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences AM (No School)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (No School)	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Final Exams (2:10 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Final Exams (2:10 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break (No School)/End of Quarter 2	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Institute #3 (No School)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	First Semester/2nd Quarter Report Cards Go Home	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	School Improvement Day (11:30 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Nine Weeks/School Improvement (11:30 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Report Cards K-8/HS Progress Reports Go Home	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	School Improvement (11:30 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Earliest Final Exams (2:10 Dismissal)	half_day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School (2:10 Dismissal)- if no emergency days	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teacher Institute #4 (No School)	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Emergency Days	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—