Kolmar Avenue Elem School vs Sward Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Sward Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Kolmar Avenue Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Sward Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 2,303 | #624 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22503 of 50,301 | #20718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sward Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 53.8).
- •Sward Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Sward Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Kolmar Avenue Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 44.2%).
- •Kolmar Avenue Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •Sward Elem School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 391.
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 Kolmar Avenue Elem School better than Sward Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sward Elem School ranks higher (56.4 vs 53.8 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 Kolmar Avenue Elem School and Sward Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kolmar Avenue Elem School: 391. Sward Elem School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kolmar Avenue Elem School and Sward Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kolmar Avenue Elem School is 704th of 2,303 and Sward Elem School is 624th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).