Harnew Elementary School vs. Sward Elementary School
Should I attend Harnew Elementary School or Sward Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harnew Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
503 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1930 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
109
Kindergarten Students
84
68
Grade 1 Students
68
77
Grade 2 Students
78
78
Grade 3 Students
69
73
Grade 4 Students
77
85
Grade 5 Students
75
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
40%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
52%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
