- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmhurst, IL
Salt Creek Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Salt Creek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173522003683
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salt Creek Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 149
- students enrolled
Salt Creek Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Creek Elem School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Salt Creek Sd 48 · Illinois
NCES ID 173522003683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Salt Creek Elem School grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 173522003683 · Elmhurst, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John E Albright Middle School (183 students)
Salt Creek Elem School grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Salt Creek Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E Albrigh
John E Albright Middle School
183 students
- Stella May Swa
Stella May Swartz Elem School
167 students
- This school
Salt Creek Elem School
149 students
What this shows Salt Creek Elem School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salt Creek Elem School compares
Salt Creek Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,209
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.4%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Salt Creek Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Salt Creek Sd 48 reports $28,209 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salt Creek Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E Albright Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stella May Swartz Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salt Creek Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Elmhurst
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salt Creek Elem School
How many students attend Salt Creek Elem School?
Salt Creek Elem School has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmhurst, IL. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salt Creek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Salt Creek Elem School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salt Creek Elem School?
Salt Creek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salt Creek Elem School rank among public schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Creek Elem School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Elmhurst, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Creek Sd 48?
Besides Salt Creek Elem School, Salt Creek Sd 48 also operates John E Albright Middle School (183 students) and Stella May Swartz Elem School (167 students). See the Salt Creek Sd 48 district page for the complete list.