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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 61561

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School

161

Students

5-star school

Top rankedSowers Elementary School145^th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools

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Summary:

The 61561 zip code is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Sowers Elementary School, which serves students in grades kindergarten through 4th. This public school, part of the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 district, is a standout performer, ranking in the top 145 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sowers Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments, with 83.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.8% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and spends $14,751 per student, higher than the state average. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1, Sowers Elementary is providing a strong academic foundation for its 167 students.

While the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 26.35% indicates some socioeconomic challenges, Sowers Elementary's consistent high performance and investment in resources suggest it is effectively supporting all students. The school's academic success, low absenteeism, and favorable staffing ratios make it a standout option for families in the 61561 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				IAR English Language Arts (2025)			IAR Mathematics (2025)			% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sowers Elementary School	Public	K-4	202 W High St	Roanoke	61561	Woodford County	Roanoke Benson CUSD 60	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 923-6241	161	14	11.5	22.4%	148 (91.9%)	6 (3.7%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	91.5	145^th of 2056 public elementary schools	92.9%		75.3	472^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	77.2%	327	82.4	85.2	83.6	64.7	85.2	73.8	96.8	98.1	98.1	98.1	97.5	96.8	98.1	$15,264	$461	$14,803

Cities Near Zip Code 61561

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Roanoke	0.28 mi	3	46^th
Benson	5.37 mi	2	136^th
Eureka	6.59 mi	5	107^th
Metamora	8.04 mi	4	78^th
Washburn	9.35 mi	5	598^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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