Swan Hillman Elem School

www.rps205.com

581 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Swan Hillman Elementary School, located at 3701 Green Dale Dr in Rockford, Illinois, is a public school serving students within the Rockford Public School District (District 205). The school is situated in a residential area on the southeast side of the city and is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of a larger urban district, the school focuses on core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive environment for a diverse student population.

Like many schools in the Rockford district, Hillman Elementary emphasizes community engagement and the academic growth of its students through various district-mandated curricula. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, aiming to prepare its students for middle school through a structured educational program. Families interested in specific performance metrics, current programs, or enrollment procedures are typically encouraged to contact the school office directly or consult the Rockford Public Schools district website for the most recent state report cards and updates.

581

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swan Hillman Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	342
Black	129
Asian	13
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
342 (58.9%)
Black
129 (22.2%)
White
68 (11.7%)
Two or More
26 (4.5%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)229-2835
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Swan Hillman Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Swan Hillman Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	50.6%
Male	287	49.4%

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