Sward Elem School

www.d123.org

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sward Elementary School, located at 9830 Brandt Ave in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. With a curriculum designed to challenge students academically while encouraging social-emotional growth, Sward emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, alongside a commitment to preparing children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local families. By prioritizing small-group instruction and leveraging modern educational technology, Sward staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Beyond the classroom, the school often highlights a culture of kindness and character development, ensuring that students not only excel in their studies but also contribute positively to the broader Oak Lawn community.

559

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sward Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	225
Black	30
Asian	10
Two or More	13

White
281 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
225 (40.3 %)
Black
30 (5.4 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Phone:	(708)423-7820
Website:	http://www.d123.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 86