Sward Elem School
Oak Lawn, IL · Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · Grades K - 5
678th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
Sward Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sward Elem School 678th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Sward Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sward Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 517 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.8% | 47.2% | ▼ 23.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | 41.2% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 6.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Sward Elem School
Typical home value $292K in zip 60453 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sward Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6J M Hannum Elem SchoolOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 0.9 mi away877th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 5J Covington Elem SchoolOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 0.9 mi away1,154th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 30% - 8Kolmar Avenue Elem SchoolOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 1 mi away433rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 55% - 9Columbus Manor Elem SchoolRidgeland SD 122 · 1.2 mi away386th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 56% - 3Ridge Lawn Elementary SchoolChicago Ridge SD 127-5 · 1.3 mi away1,496th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 31% - 6Hometown Elem SchoolOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 1.4 mi away878th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 33% - –Lawn Manor SchoolAtwood Heights SD 125 · 1.5 mi away
- 7Harnew Elem SchoolRidgeland SD 122 · 1.6 mi away643rd of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sward Elem School in?
Sward Elem School is part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 district in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Is Sward Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sward Elem School 678th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sward Elem School?
White 47%, Hispanic 41%, Black 7%, Asian 2% (517 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sward Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60453 is $292K 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.