Southwest Elem School
Geneseo, IL · Geneseo CUSD 228 · Grades K - 5
662nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
Southwest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southwest Elem School 662nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Southwest Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Southwest Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 85.8% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Southwest Elem School
Typical home value $246K in zip 61254 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southwest Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Millikin Elem SchoolGeneseo CUSD 228 · 0.7 mi away836th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 44% - 8Northside Elem SchoolGeneseo CUSD 228 · 0.9 mi away617th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 55% - 9Cambridge Comm Grade SchoolCambridge CUSD 227 · 10.4 mi away342nd of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 4Colona Grade SchoolColona SD 190 · 10.5 mi away1,435th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 8C R Hanna Elem SchoolOrion CUSD 223 · 12.9 mi away432nd of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 61% - 9Riverdale Elem SchoolRiverdale CUSD 100 · 13 mi away373rd of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 62% - 1Eagle Ridge SchoolCarbon Cliff-Barstow SD 36 · 13 mi away1,969th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 10% - 9Annawan Grade SchoolAnnawan CUSD 226 · 13.2 mi away412th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southwest Elem School in?
Southwest Elem School is part of the Geneseo CUSD 228 district in Geneseo, Illinois.
Is Southwest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southwest Elem School 662nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southwest Elem School?
White 86%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 5% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southwest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61254 is $246K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.