Salt Creek Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Salt Creek Elementary School's student population of 138 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salt Creek Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Salt Creek Elementary School?
138 students attend Salt Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Salt Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Creek Elementary School?
Salt Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salt Creek Elementary School offer ?
Salt Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Salt Creek Elementary School part of?
Salt Creek Elementary School is part of Salt Creek SD 48 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
This is a very good primary school. The small size adds to its quality and caring.
Music, art, sports and extracurricular activities are an essential part of the school
programming at Salt Creek. It is very clean and well maintained.
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