Spencer Trail serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Attendance Zone: Spencer Trail's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Lenox, IL, encompassing approximately 30 square miles. The average drive to the school from anywhere within the zone typically takes 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer Trail's student population of 367 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spencer Trail is 0.36, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
15%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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?
367 students attend Spencer Trail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Spencer Trail students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Trail?
Spencer Trail has a student ration of 22:1, 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 SD 122 School District.
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