Salt Creek Elem School vs Stella May Swartz 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.
Salt Creek Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
149 students
Stella May Swartz Elem School
Oakbrook Terrace · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
167 students
| Measure | Salt Creek Elem School Elmhurst, Illinois | Stella May Swartz Elem School Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 2,303 | #610 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14208 of 50,301 | #20422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 149 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Elmhurst | Oakbrook Terrace |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Creek Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 56.8).
- •Salt Creek Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 38.9%).
- •Salt Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •Stella May Swartz Elem School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 149.
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 Salt Creek Elem School better than Stella May Swartz Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Creek Elem School ranks higher (65.9 vs 56.8 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 Salt Creek Elem School and Stella May Swartz Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elmhurst and Oakbrook Terrace in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salt Creek Elem School: 149. Stella May Swartz Elem School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salt Creek Elem School and Stella May Swartz Elem School rank in Illinois?
Salt Creek Elem School is 387th of 2,303 and Stella May Swartz Elem School is 610th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).