Home > Illinois > Dupage County > Villa Park

Stella May Swartz Elementary School

( shown in map)

Top 30%

www.saltcreek48.org

Serving 151 students in grades 2-4, Stella May Swartz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
: Top 30% in IL
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stella May Swartz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Stella May Swartz Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Grades Offered

Grades 2-4

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Stella May Swartz Elementary School
2	47
3	59
4	45

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

151 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School
2023	150
2022	146
2021	146
2020	162
2019	162
2018	144
2017	144
2016	145
2015	148
2014	155
2013	163
2012	176
2011	172
2010	136
2009	135
2008	134
2007	162
2006	167
2005	187
2004	179
2003	178
2002	193
2001	198
2000	212
1999	145
1998	139
1997	130
1996	134
1995	148
1994	138
1993	144
1992	134
1991	129
1990	143
1989	145
1988	128
1987	122

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School
2023	11
2022	11
2020	11
2019	11
2018	10
2017	10
2016	8
2015	10
2014	12
2013	14
2012	12
2011	11
2010	12
2009	12
2008	10
2007	13
2006	12
2005	14
2004	14
2003	13
2002	15
2001	16
2000	14
1999	10
1998	9
1997	9
1996	10
1995	8
1994	8
1993	8
1992	8
1991	8
1990	9

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

Stella May Swartz Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Stella May Swartz Elementary School is 0.61, 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)

#762 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School
2022	#762
2021	#861
2019	#640
2018	#947
2017	#649
2016	#1376
2015	#1607
2014	#696
2013	#227
2012	#742
2011	#1012

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)

35-39%

28%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2021	37%	28%	28%
2019	47%	33%	36%
2018	47%	32%	37%
2017	47%	32%	35%
2016	27%	31%	34%
2015	27%	29%	38%
2014	72%	59%	72%
2013	82%	58%	70%
2012	92%	80%	89%
2011	92%	80%	90%
2010	92%	80%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

30%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2022	37%	30%	35%
2021	37%	32%	33%
2019	52%	38%	40%
2018	42%	37%	37%
2017	52%	38%	47%
2016	42%	36%	43%
2015	32%	38%	53%
2014	72%	57%	73%
2013	82%	58%	72%
2012	87%	75%	89%
2011	82%	75%	86%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	14:1	14:1	12:1
2022	13:1	14:1	13:1
2020	15:1	15:1	14:1
2019	15:1	15:1	14:1
2018	14:1	16:1	15:1
2017	14:1	15:1	15:1
2016	18:1	16:1	16:1
2015	15:1	16:1	13:1
2014	13:1	16:1	13:1
2013	12:1	13:1	10:1
2012	15:1	16:1	13:1
2011	15:1	16:1	13:1
2010	12:1	16:1	12:1
2009	11:1	16:1	12:1
2008	13:1	18:1	14:1
2007	12:1	17:1	16:1
2006	14:1	16:1	14:1
2005	13:1	16:1	13:1
2004	13:1	17:1	14:1
2003	14:1	16:1	15:1
2002	13:1	16:1	13:1
2001	12:1	16:1	13:1
2000	15:1	16:1	12:1
1999	15:1	16:1	14:1
1998	16:1	17:1	13:1
1997	14:1	17:1	13:1
1996	13:1	17:1	13:1
1995	19:1	17:1	13:1
1994	17:1	18:1	13:1
1993	19:1	18:1	13:1
1992	18:1	17:1	14:1
1991	17:1	17:1	14:1
1990	17:1	18:1	13:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	15%	6%	13%
2022	13%	5%	11%
2021	15%	5%	15%
2020	13%	5%	12%
2019	13%	5%	12%
2018	12%	5%	12%
2017	12%	5%	12%
2016	11%	5%	12%
2015	17%	6%	14%
2014	15%	5%	14%
2013	12%	5%	13%
2012	10%	4%	11%
2011	9%	5%	11%
2010	15%	5%	14%
2009	18%	5%	14%
2008	19%	5%	15%
2007	14%	5%	14%
2006	11%	5%	10%
2005	14%	5%	12%
2004	12%	4%	11%
2003	9%	4%	10%
2002	9%	4%	8%
2001	7%	4%	7%
2000	8%	3%	5%
1999	5%	3%	5%
1998	6%	3%	7%
1997	5%	3%	7%
1996	6%	3%	5%
1995	10%	3%	6%
1994	7%	3%	5%
1993	4%	3%	5%
1992	4%	3%	8%
1991	6%	3%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

18%

28%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	21%	27%	19%
2022	18%	27%	19%
2021	16%	27%	17%
2020	16%	26%	19%
2019	16%	26%	19%
2018	16%	26%	20%
2017	16%	26%	20%
2016	20%	26%	19%
2015	14%	25%	16%
2014	19%	25%	15%
2013	23%	24%	15%
2012	17%	24%	14%
2011	16%	23%	14%
2010	15%	22%	14%
2009	13%	22%	13%
2008	11%	21%	6%
2007	1%	20%	3%
2006	13%	19%	13%
2005	13%	18%	11%
2004	6%	18%	8%
2003	5%	17%	8%
2002	5%	16%	6%
2001	7%	15%	5%
2000	10%	15%	8%
1999	9%	14%	7%
1998	9%	13%	5%
1997	7%	13%	3%
1996	2%	12%	2%
1995	1%	12%	4%
1994	2%	11%	3%
1993	2%	11%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

16%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	5%	17%	8%
2022	7%	17%	9%
2021	8%	17%	7%
2020	10%	17%	9%
2019	10%	17%	9%
2018	8%	17%	8%
2017	8%	17%	8%
2016	7%	17%	9%
2015	10%	17%	8%
2014	10%	17%	8%
2013	8%	18%	8%
2012	9%	18%	8%
2011	6%	18%	9%
2010	7%	20%	9%
2009	8%	20%	11%
2008	7%	20%	9%
2007	9%	20%	10%
2006	9%	20%	7%
2005	8%	20%	6%
2004	8%	21%	6%
2003	8%	21%	6%
2002	9%	21%	8%
2001	7%	21%	6%
2000	4%	21%	3%
1999	1%	21%	3%
1998	1%	21%	2%
1997	3%	20%	1%
1996	2%	21%	1%
1995	1%	20%	1%
1994	2%	21%	1%
1993	1%	21%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

58%

45%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	57%	45%	58%
2022	61%	47%	59%
2021	59%	47%	60%
2020	57%	48%	58%
2019	57%	48%	58%
2018	62%	49%	58%
2017	62%	49%	58%
2016	61%	49%	58%
2015	58%	49%	60%
2014	54%	50%	61%
2013	53%	50%	62%
2012	59%	51%	64%
2011	64%	51%	63%
2010	63%	53%	62%
2009	61%	53%	61%
2008	61%	54%	64%
2007	63%	55%	64%
2006	66%	56%	70%
2005	65%	57%	71%
2004	74%	57%	75%
2003	78%	58%	76%
2002	77%	59%	78%
2001	79%	60%	82%
2000	78%	61%	84%
1999	85%	62%	85%
1998	84%	63%	86%
1997	85%	64%	89%
1996	90%	64%	91%
1995	91%	65%	89%
1994	97%	65%	91%
1993	93%	65%	91%
1992	86%	66%	87%
1991	98%	66%	88%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	1%	4%	2%
2021	1%	4%	1%
2020	4%	4%	2%
2019	4%	4%	2%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	1%	3%	2%
2015	1%	3%	2%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2013	2%	3%	2%
2012	4%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.70

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	0.61	0.70	0.61
2022	0.58	0.68	0.60
2021	0.60	0.68	0.59
2020	0.63	0.68	0.62
2019	0.63	0.68	0.62
2018	0.57	0.67	0.61
2017	0.57	0.67	0.61
2016	0.58	0.67	0.61
2015	0.61	0.67	0.59
2014	0.65	0.66	0.59
2013	0.65	0.66	0.58
2012	0.62	0.65	0.56
2011	0.57	0.66	0.57
2010	0.56	0.64	0.57
2009	0.58	0.64	0.58
2008	0.58	0.64	0.56
2007	0.57	0.63	0.55
2006	0.53	0.61	0.48
2005	0.55	0.61	0.47
2004	0.43	0.60	0.42
2003	0.38	0.59	0.41
2002	0.39	0.59	0.37
2001	0.36	0.58	0.31
2000	0.38	0.57	0.31
1999	0.27	0.56	0.29
1998	0.29	0.56	0.27
1997	0.27	0.54	0.22
1996	0.23	0.53	0.18
1995	0.23	0.53	0.23
1994	0.17	0.52	0.20
1993	0.16	0.52	0.19
1992	0.26	0.52	0.25
1991	0.07	0.52	0.22

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

30%

43%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	30%	43%	32%
2022	31%	43%	31%
2021	31%	44%	30%
2020	33%	47%	33%
2019	33%	47%	33%
2018	31%	46%	32%
2017	31%	46%	32%
2016	28%	47%	24%
2015	49%	52%	40%
2014	40%	47%	36%
2013	28%	45%	26%
2012	15%	21%	14%
2011	22%	39%	22%
2010	22%	37%	20%
2009	19%	33%	20%
2008	28%	32%	20%
2007	25%	32%	21%
2006	19%	32%	18%
2005	18%	32%	14%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Stella May Swartz Elementary School	Illinois	Salt Creek SD 48 School District
2023	8%	4%	8%
2022	8%	4%	7%
2021	8%	4%	7%
2020	10%	2%	7%
2019	10%	2%	7%
2018	8%	4%	8%
2017	8%	4%	8%
2016	12%	3%	12%
2015	4%	2%	4%
2014	5%	3%	3%
2013	6%	5%	6%
2012	15%	27%	16%
2011	3%	5%	3%
2010	2%	6%	5%
2009	4%	6%	4%
2008	5%	6%	4%
2007	5%	6%	3%
2006	4%	6%	4%
2005	6%	5%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Salt Creek SD 48 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stella May Swartz Elementary School's ranking?

Stella May Swartz Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).

How many students attend Stella May Swartz Elementary School?

151 students attend Stella May Swartz Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Stella May Swartz Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Stella May Swartz Elementary School?

Stella May Swartz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Stella May Swartz Elementary School offer ?

Stella May Swartz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4

What school district is Stella May Swartz Elementary School part of?

Stella May Swartz Elementary School is part of Salt Creek SD 48 School District.

School Reviews

Review Stella May Swartz Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
: Top 30%
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education