- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Lawn, IL
Sward Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sward Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172919003056
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sward Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 457
- students enrolled
Sward Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sward Elem School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
District: Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 · Illinois
NCES ID 172919003056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Sward Elem School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 172919003056 · Oak Lawn, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students)
Sward Elem School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sward Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Lawn-Homet
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
1,090 students
- J Covington El
J Covington Elem School
470 students
- This school
Sward Elem School
457 students
- J M Hannum Ele 410
J M Hannum Elem School
410 students
- Kolmar Avenue 391
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
391 students
- Hometown Elem 338
Hometown Elem School
338 students
What this shows Sward Elem School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sward Elem School compares
Sward Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 40.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Sward Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 reports $17,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sward Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Covington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J M Hannum Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kolmar Avenue Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hometown Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sward Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Oak Lawn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harnew Elem School
Standard public school
512 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
J Covington Elem School
Standard public school
470 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 16:1 students per teacher
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Columbus Manor Elem School
Standard public school
359 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Lawn Manor School
Standard public school
210 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sward Elem School
How many students attend Sward Elem School?
Sward Elem School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Lawn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sward Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sward Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sward Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sward Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sward Elem School?
Sward Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sward Elem School rank among schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sward Elem School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Oak Lawn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Lawn on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?
Besides Sward Elem School, Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 also operates Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students), J Covington Elem School (470 students), and J M Hannum Elem School (410 students). See the Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 district page for the complete list.