Spring Trail Elementary School

1384 Spring Valley Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spring Trail 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 proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Spring Trail Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Trail 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 diversity score of Spring Trail Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#717 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
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(20-21)
35-39%
28%
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41%
30%
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60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
6%
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Hispanic
23%
28%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
47%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Trail Elementary School is ranked #717 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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spring Trail Elementary School?
484 students attend Spring Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spring Trail Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Trail Elementary School?
Spring Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Trail Elementary School offer ?
Spring Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Spring Trail Elementary School part of?
Spring Trail Elementary School is part of School District U-46.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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