Excellent
#159 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Salt Creek Elem School
Elementary School · Salt Creek Sd 48 · Elmhurst, IL
A Salt Creek Sd 48 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
980 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst, IL 60126
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Elmhurst.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salt Creek Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmhurst), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,333
Median home value
$527,600
Median rent
$1,890/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Timothy Christian P-8Private · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK | 1.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Creek Sd 48
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salt Creek Elem School is listed in Salt Creek SD 48; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salt Creek Elem School
Salt Creek Elem School is a public elementary school in Elmhurst, IL, part of Salt Creek Sd 48, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salt Creek Elem School
What grades does Salt Creek Elem School serve?
Salt Creek Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Salt Creek Elem School?
Salt Creek Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elem School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salt Creek Elem School rank in IL?
Salt Creek Elem School ranks #159 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Salt Creek Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Creek Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salt Creek Elem School a charter school?
No, Salt Creek Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salt Creek Elem School a Title I school?
No, Salt Creek Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Creek Elem School?
38.9% of students at Salt Creek Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (630) 832-6122
- Area population (ZIP 60126)
- 47,759
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60126; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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