Very Good
#632 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Stella May Swartz Elem School
Elementary School · Salt Creek Sd 48 · Oakbrook Terrace, IL
A Salt Creek Sd 48 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17W160 16th St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stella May Swartz Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stella May Swartz Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,882/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakbrook Terrace), 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
$90,375
Median home value
$294,700
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60181; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Forest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Stevenson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Timothy Christian P-8Private · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 439 | 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
- #2 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
Stella May Swartz Elem School is listed in Salt Creek SD 48; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stella May Swartz Elem School
Stella May Swartz Elem School is a public elementary school in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, part of Salt Creek Sd 48, serving approximately 151 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stella May Swartz Elem School
What grades does Stella May Swartz Elem School serve?
Stella May Swartz Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Stella May Swartz Elem School?
Stella May Swartz Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella May Swartz Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella May Swartz Elem School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stella May Swartz Elem School rank in IL?
Stella May Swartz Elem School ranks #632 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stella May Swartz Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stella May Swartz Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Stella May Swartz Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stella May Swartz Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stella May Swartz Elem School a charter school?
No, Stella May Swartz Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stella May Swartz Elem School a Title I school?
No, Stella May Swartz Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stella May Swartz Elem School?
45.7% of students at Stella May Swartz 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (630) 834-9256
- Area population (ZIP 60181)
- 30,247
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 60181; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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