Salt Creek Elementary School

980 S Riverside Dr
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Salt Creek Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Salt Creek Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Elmhurst, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge situated about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salt Creek Elementary School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat 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
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1901

School Rankings

The diversity score of Salt Creek Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.57
(22-23)
14.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salt Creek Elementary School?
149 students attend Salt Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Salt Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salt Creek Elementary School?
Salt Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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   10/10/2025
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.
- Posted by Parent - bjohn

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Salt Creek Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Elmhurst, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge situated about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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