Spencer Trail (2025-26 Ranking)

1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451

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Tel: (815) 462-7007

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Spencer Trail serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 393 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spencer Trail's student population of 393 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Total Students

393 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail
2023	387
2022	439
2021	405
2020	449
2019	449
2018	412
2017	412
2016	436
2015	464
2014	480
2013	429
2012	329
2011	323
2010	353
2009	338
2008	284
2007	313

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail
2023	17
2022	19
2020	18
2019	18
2018	14
2017	14
2016	15
2015	15
2014	14
2013	15
2012	11
2011	12
2010	12
2009	12
2008	9

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Year Founded

1905

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School Rankings

The of Spencer Trail is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	23:1	14:1	17:1
2022	23:1	14:1	16:1
2020	25:1	15:1	18:1
2019	25:1	15:1	18:1
2018	29:1	16:1	19:1
2017	29:1	15:1	19:1
2016	29:1	16:1	19:1
2015	31:1	16:1	20:1
2014	34:1	16:1	21:1
2013	29:1	13:1	17:1
2012	30:1	16:1	20:1
2011	27:1	16:1	20:1
2010	29:1	16:1	20:1
2009	29:1	16:1	19:1
2008	32:1	18:1	22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	1%	6%	1%
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	4%	1%
2011	3%	5%	1%
2010	3%	5%	2%
2009	2%	5%	2%
2008	1%	5%	1%
2007	2%	5%	1%

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Hispanic

12%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	11%	27%	11%
2022	11%	27%	11%
2021	12%	27%	10%
2020	10%	26%	9%
2019	10%	26%	9%
2018	9%	26%	8%
2017	9%	26%	8%
2016	8%	26%	8%
2015	8%	25%	9%
2014	5%	25%	8%
2013	5%	24%	8%
2012	9%	24%	9%
2011	8%	23%	8%
2009	4%	22%	5%
2008	4%	21%	5%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	1%	17%	2%
2022	1%	17%	1%
2021	2%	17%	1%
2014	2%	17%	1%
2012	1%	18%	1%
2009	1%	20%	1%
2007	2%	20%	1%

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White

81%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	83%	45%	83%
2022	84%	47%	84%
2021	81%	47%	85%
2020	86%	48%	86%
2019	86%	48%	86%
2018	88%	49%	88%
2017	88%	49%	88%
2016	92%	49%	89%
2015	89%	49%	76%
2014	91%	50%	88%
2013	90%	50%	88%
2012	86%	51%	87%
2011	87%	51%	88%
2010	97%	53%	97%
2009	93%	53%	92%
2008	95%	54%	93%
2007	92%	55%	93%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	4%	4%	3%
2022	3%	4%	3%
2021	4%	4%	3%
2020	4%	4%	3%
2019	4%	4%	3%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2015	3%	3%	4%
2014	1%	3%	2%
2013	3%	3%	2%
2012	2%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.33

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	0.30	0.70	0.30
2022	0.28	0.68	0.29
2021	0.33	0.68	0.27
2020	0.25	0.68	0.26
2019	0.25	0.68	0.26
2018	0.22	0.67	0.22
2017	0.22	0.67	0.22
2016	0.15	0.67	0.21
2015	0.20	0.67	0.29
2014	0.17	0.66	0.23
2013	0.19	0.66	0.23
2012	0.26	0.65	0.23
2011	0.24	0.66	0.23
2010	0.06	0.64	0.05
2009	0.13	0.64	0.15
2008	0.10	0.64	0.13
2007	0.14	0.63	0.12

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Eligible for

11%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	11%	43%	11%
2022	10%	43%	11%
2021	11%	44%	11%
2020	12%	47%	11%
2019	12%	47%	11%
2018	10%	46%	10%
2017	10%	46%	10%
2016	8%	47%	8%
2015	11%	52%	15%
2013	6%	45%	11%
2012	4%	21%	4%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Spencer Trail	Illinois	New Lenox School District 122
2023	1%	4%	2%
2022	1%	4%	2%
2021	1%	4%	2%
2018	1%	4%	1%
2017	1%	4%	1%
2012	5%	27%	8%

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School District Name

New Lenox School District 122

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

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Spencer Trail often compared to?

Spencer Trailis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Spencer Trail?

393 students attend Spencer Trail.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Spencer Trail students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Trail?

Spencer Trail has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Spencer Trail offer ?

Spencer Trail offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten

What school district is Spencer Trail part of?

Spencer Trail is part of New Lenox School District 122.

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