- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Stella May Swartz Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Stella May Swartz Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173522003684
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stella May Swartz Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 167
- students enrolled
Stella May Swartz Elem School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Salt Creek Sd 48 · Illinois
NCES ID 173522003684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stella May Swartz Elem School held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173522003684 · Oakbrook Terrace, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John E Albright Middle School (183 students)
Stella May Swartz Elem School held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Stella May Swartz 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
- This school
Stella May Swartz Elem School
167 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elem School
149 students
What this shows Stella May Swartz Elem School reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stella May Swartz Elem School compares
Stella May Swartz Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 12.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Stella May Swartz 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 Stella May Swartz 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 |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stella May Swartz Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stella May Swartz Elem School
How many students attend Stella May Swartz Elem School?
Stella May Swartz Elem School has 167 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella May Swartz Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella May Swartz Elem School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stella May Swartz Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Stella May Swartz Elem School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stella May Swartz Elem School?
Stella May Swartz Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Salt Creek Sd 48?
Besides Stella May Swartz Elem School, Salt Creek Sd 48 also operates John E Albright Middle School (183 students) and Salt Creek Elem School (149 students). See the Salt Creek Sd 48 district page for the complete list.