SPENCER POINTE

Spencer Pointe is a public elementary school that is part of the New Lenox SD 122 school district, located in New Lenox, IL with about 477 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd Grade. With about 31 teachers, Spencer Pointe has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Pointe is a specialized educational facility located in New Lenox, Illinois, operated by the Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District (LWASED). The school is designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, providing a highly structured and supportive environment for those who require more intensive therapeutic and academic intervention than is typically available in a general education setting. The campus focuses on fostering student growth through individualized education programs (IEPs), small class sizes, and a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates social-emotional learning with rigorous academic instruction.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, therapists, and support staff work closely with families to address the unique challenges of each student. By emphasizing life skills, behavioral support, and personalized curriculum pathways, Spencer Pointe aims to empower its students to reach their full potential, build independence, and successfully transition back to less restrictive environments or toward their post-secondary goals whenever possible.

For more information, contact Spencer Pointe at (815) 462-7988 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451-2373
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SPENCER POINTE is a public school in New Lenox, IL with about 477 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:
477
Teachers:
31
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
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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 477 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPENCER POINTE is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.