Stella May Swartz Elem School

17W160 16th St
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

167 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Stella May Swartz Elementary School, located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the local community. As part of the Salt Creek School District 48, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where children in the primary grade levels can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. The campus functions as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success.

The school is known for its focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. By utilizing a balanced curriculum and small-group instruction, Stella May Swartz aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body, promoting both academic excellence and character development. The school’s location provides a quiet, accessible setting for families in the area, maintaining a consistent reputation for prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages a lifelong love of learning.

167

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stella May Swartz Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	32
Black	10
Asian	20
Two or More	9

White
96 (57.5%)
Hispanic
32 (19.2%)
Asian
20 (12.0%)
Black
10 (6.0%)
Two or More
9 (5.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salt Creek SD 48
Phone:	(630)834-9256
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 61