Below Average
#3086 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Spencer Trail
Elementary School · New Lenox Sd 122 · New Lenox, IL
A New Lenox Sd 122 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
1701 Spencer Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in New Lenox.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spencer Trail sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated978/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Lenox), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,260
Median home value
$373,100
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 3.7 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Providence Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mokena Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | 4.0 mi | 715 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Lenox Sd 122
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spencer Trail is listed in New Lenox SD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencer Trail
Spencer Trail is a public elementary school in New Lenox, IL, part of New Lenox Sd 122, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,086 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencer Trail
What grades does Spencer Trail serve?
Spencer Trail serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Spencer Trail?
Spencer Trail has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Trail?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Trail is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencer Trail rank in IL?
Spencer Trail ranks #3,086 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spencer Trail's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencer Trail has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spencer Trail a charter school?
No, Spencer Trail is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencer Trail a Title I school?
No, Spencer Trail is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spencer Trail?
17.6% of students at Spencer Trail qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (815) 462-7007
- Area population (ZIP 60451)
- 37,481
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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