Cherry Valley Elementary School vs Swan Hillman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
676 students
Swan Hillman Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students
| Measure | Cherry Valley Elementary School Rockford, Illinois | Swan Hillman Elem School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1921 of 2,303 | #2163 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45433 of 50,301 | #48317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 676 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 13.5).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.6).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 581.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School better than Swan Hillman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 13.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherry Valley Elementary School and Swan Hillman Elem School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Valley Elementary School: 676. Swan Hillman Elem School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Valley Elementary School and Swan Hillman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is 1921st of 2,303 and Swan Hillman Elem School is 2163rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).