Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sward Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sward Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sward Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sward Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1553 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sward Elementary School's ranking?
Sward Elementary School is ranked #1553 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sward Elementary School often compared to?
Sward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W Lieb Elementary School, Harnew Elementary School, Kolmar Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sward Elementary School?
559 students attend Sward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sward Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sward Elementary School?
Sward Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sward Elementary School offer ?
Sward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sward Elementary School part of?
Sward Elementary School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District.
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