Elementary Schools in Salt Creek School District 48

The Salt Creek School District 48 in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Stella May Swartz Elementary School and Salt Creek Elementary School. Based on the available data, Stella May Swartz Elementary School appears to be the standout performer in the district.

Stella May Swartz Elementary School consistently ranks higher than Salt Creek Elementary School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a ranking of 428 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts (51.5%) and Mathematics (40.6%) compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Stella May Swartz Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.0%) compared to Salt Creek Elementary School (23.5%).

While Stella May Swartz Elementary School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (45.33%) compared to Salt Creek Elementary School (36.05%), the school's stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rate suggest that it is effectively serving its student population. The higher per-student spending at Stella May Swartz Elementary School ($22,318) compared to Salt Creek Elementary School ($19,705) may be contributing to its success, though the similar student-teacher ratios of 13.7 at both schools indicate that other factors are also at play.