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Swan Hillman Elementary School

3701 GREEN DALE DR ROCKFORD IL 61109

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 107 of 1019 in Illinois

Top schools in Rockford
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Swan Hillman Elementary School

3701 GREEN DALE DR ROCKFORD IL 61109

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 107 of 1019 in Illinois

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About Swan Hillman Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
543
Total Students
$54655
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.9%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 55.8%
Black 23.2%
Two+ Races 5.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
12.9%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
55.8%
Black
23.2%
Two+ Races
5.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 543
50.5%
274 Female
49.5%
269 Male

Student Population

543 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Swan Hillman Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3701 GREEN DALE DR ROCKFORD IL 61109

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Phone

(815) 229-2835

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Website

https://www.rps205.com/

TOP 107 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Swan Hillman Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed Robotics Program Info
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed Robotics Program Info

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Principal Carolyn Kloss to Retire: After 17 years at Swan Hillman and 36 years in education, Principal Carolyn Kloss will retire in summer 2025. She is celebrated for establishing a beloved morning reading tradition and was honored with a “Little Free Library” built in her name to carry on the school’s love-of-reading legacy.

FAQ

Q1: Which grades does Swan Hillman Elementary serve? A1: It serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade, under Rockford Public Schools District 205. Q2: How many students attend, and what is the student–teacher ratio? A2: Student enrollment ranges between 543 and 563, with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 17:1. Q3: What are the academic proficiency levels at the school? A3: About 19% of students are proficient in reading, while 8–10% reach proficiency in math, according to state test results. Q4: What makes the school culturally distinctive? A4: The school is highly diverse, with roughly 87% minority enrollment, and a significant number of students (about 77–81%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Q5: Who is the principal and what unique traditions does the school have? A5: The principal is Carolyn Kloss, known for founding a cherished morning reading ritual. To honor her tenure, the school installed a Little Free Library in her name to uphold the culture of reading she nurtured.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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