Swan Hillman Elem School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades K - 5
1,584th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Swan Hillman Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Swan Hillman Elem School 1,584th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Swan Hillman Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Swan Hillman Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 563 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.9% | 58.1% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 14.9% | 22.4% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 18.4% | 12.3% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 4.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Swan Hillman Elem School
Typical home value $195K in zip 61109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Swan Hillman Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Whitehead Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 0.8 mi away1,673rd of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 2Rolling GreenRockford SD 205 · 0.9 mi away1,690th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 22% - 3Arthur Froberg Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.7 mi away1,660th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 2Gregory Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2 mi away1,790th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 15% - 1Riverdahl Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.7 mi away2,015th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 11% - 4Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.7 mi away1,296th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 3Maud E Johnson Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.7 mi away1,580th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 23% - 1Jackson Charter SchoolRockford SD 205 · 3 mi away · charter1,996th of 2,105
ELA 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Swan Hillman Elem School in?
Swan Hillman Elem School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Swan Hillman Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Swan Hillman Elem School 1,584th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Swan Hillman Elem School?
Hispanic 58%, Black 22%, White 12%, Two or more races 4% (563 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Swan Hillman Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61109 is $195K 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.