SPENCER TRAIL

Spencer Trail is a public elementary school that is part of the New Lenox SD 122 school district, located in New Lenox, IL with about 475 students. With about 20 teachers, Spencer Trail has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spencer Trail, located at 1701 Spencer Rd in New Lenox, Illinois, is a prominent early childhood education facility within the New Lenox School District 122. The school is specifically dedicated to serving the district’s youngest learners, focusing on preschool and early childhood programs. Its primary mission is to provide a nurturing, structured, and foundational environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school by fostering early academic skills, social development, and emotional growth.

The facility is well-regarded for its specialized curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of developing minds. By emphasizing play-based learning alongside structured instruction, Spencer Trail creates an engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative interaction among students. As an integral part of the New Lenox community, the school serves as a starting point for the district’s educational pipeline, ensuring that students receive the essential building blocks for long-term academic success in a safe and supportive setting.

For more information, contact Spencer Trail at (815) 462-7007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451-2373
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SPENCER TRAIL is a public school in New Lenox, IL with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
New Lenox SD 122
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
20.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPENCER TRAIL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.