Spencer Trail serves 387 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer Trail's student population of 387 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spencer Trail is 0.30, 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
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
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
How many students attend Spencer Trail?
387 students attend Spencer Trail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Spencer Trail students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
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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