Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)

Home > Illinois > Will County > Wilmington

Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)

Sowic Education Center serves 18 students in grades 9-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sowic Education Center
9	5
10	3
11	5
12	5

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

18 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center
2023	18
2022	18
2021	18
2020	18
2019	18
2018	29
2017	29
2015	21
2014	19
2013	17
2012	21
2011	17
2010	14

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center
2023	5
2022	5
2021	5
2020	5
2019	5
2018	5
2017	5
2016	3
2015	3
2014	1
2013	22
2012	3
2011	3

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	4:1	14:1	6:1
2022	4:1	14:1	6:1
2021	4:1	15:1	6:1
2020	4:1	15:1	6:1
2019	4:1	15:1	6:1
2018	6:1	16:1	6:1
2017	6:1	15:1	6:1
2015	7:1	16:1	6:1
2014	19:1	16:1	20:1
2013	1:1	13:1	1:1
2012	7:1	16:1	5:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

28%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	6%	27%	16%
2022	6%	27%	16%
2021	6%	27%	16%
2020	6%	26%	16%
2019	6%	26%	16%
2018	7%	26%	6%
2017	7%	26%	6%
2015	9%	25%	12%
2014	5%	25%	9%
2013	18%	24%	11%
2012	5%	24%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

17%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	6%	17%	6%
2022	6%	17%	6%
2021	6%	17%	6%
2020	6%	17%	6%
2019	6%	17%	6%
2018	3%	17%	10%
2017	3%	17%	10%
2014	5%	17%	13%
2012	10%	18%	10%
2011	6%	18%	13%
2010	7%	20%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

83%

45%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	83%	45%	75%
2022	83%	47%	75%
2021	83%	47%	75%
2020	83%	48%	75%
2019	83%	48%	75%
2018	90%	49%	78%
2017	90%	49%	78%
2015	91%	49%	82%
2014	90%	50%	78%
2013	76%	50%	79%
2012	85%	51%	86%
2011	94%	51%	82%
2010	86%	53%	71%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	5%	4%	3%
2022	5%	4%	3%
2021	5%	4%	3%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2013	6%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.30

0.69

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	0.30	0.70	0.41
2022	0.30	0.68	0.41
2021	0.30	0.68	0.41
2020	0.30	0.68	0.41
2019	0.30	0.68	0.41
2018	0.19	0.67	0.37
2017	0.19	0.67	0.37
2015	0.17	0.67	0.31
2014	0.19	0.66	0.36
2013	0.39	0.66	0.36
2012	0.26	0.65	0.25

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

56%

43%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	56%	43%	51%
2022	56%	43%	51%
2021	56%	44%	51%
2020	56%	47%	51%
2019	56%	47%	51%
2018	34%	46%	47%
2017	34%	46%	47%
2015	61%	52%	64%
2014	63%	47%	63%
2013	47%	45%	52%
2012	14%	21%	21%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

11%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Sowic Education Center	Illinois	S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
2023	11%	4%	1%
2022	11%	4%	1%
2021	11%	4%	1%
2020	11%	2%	1%
2019	11%	2%	1%
2018	6%	4%	2%
2017	6%	4%	2%
2015	14%	2%	4%
2012	43%	27%	31%
2011	12%	5%	11%
2010	21%	6%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sowic Education Center?

18 students attend Sowic Education Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Sowic Education Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Sowic Education Center?

Sowic Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sowic Education Center offer ?

Sowic Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sowic Education Center part of?

Sowic Education Center is part of S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District.

Recent Articles

January 18, 2026

Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide

Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.

January 17, 2026

No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy

Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.

January 17, 2026

Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide

Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.

Most Popular Articles

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US

Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System

Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

Opinion
Teaching
Scholarships
About Public Schools
Local School Topics

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

School by Type (IL):

Private & Boarding Schools:

State Links:

ÿ�ճԹ�

School Overview

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (2010-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)

School Rankings

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

Recent Articles

Most Popular Articles

More Articles

Quick Links