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Sward Elementary School vs. J Covington Elementary School

Should you attend Sward Elementary School or J Covington 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
Sward Elementary School
9830 S Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
J Covington Elementary School
9130 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Covington 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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
517 students
505 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Covington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sward Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Covington Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Covington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sward Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Covington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1039 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
#1999 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sward Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Covington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in IL)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Covington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Covington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sward Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J Covington Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
73
42
Kindergarten Students
60
79
Grade 1 Students
77
79
Grade 2 Students
71
70
Grade 3 Students
84
74
Grade 4 Students
79
83
Grade 5 Students
73
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Covington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Covington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Covington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Covington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Covington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Covington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Covington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Covington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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