Harnew Elementary School vs. Sward Elementary School
Should you attend Harnew Elementary School or Sward Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harnew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harnew Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sward Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
512 students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1039 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
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Kindergarten Students
64
76
Grade 1 Students
72
71
Grade 2 Students
71
79
Grade 3 Students
96
72
Grade 4 Students
74
84
Grade 5 Students
82
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
43%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%