New Lenox Sd 122

New Lenox, Illinois - 12 schools

An equity score of 15/100 ranks New Lenox Sd 122 #741 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,364 per pupil, New Lenox Sd 122 ranks #565 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,050
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$14,364
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

New Lenox Sd 122 operates 12 public schools serving 5,050 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Will County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,364 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 70.5% local, 24.2% state, and 5.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 15/100, ranked #741 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 10.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.7% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center, with a diversity index of 48.0/100.

Its largest campus is Alex M Martino Jr High School, enrolling 591 students (12% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center, at 141 students, a 4x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

New Lenox Sd 122 school enrollment varies 4.2× across entities

New Lenox Sd 122 school enrollment ranges from 141 students (lowest) to 591 students (highest), a spread of 450 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

New Lenox Sd 122 chronic absenteeism rate is 10.7%: well below typical (strongly associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below the benchmark often reflect a distinctive local circumstance rather than ordinary scale differences.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.3%
Federal
24.2%
State
70.5%
Local

Funding Equity

15
Equity Score
741 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in New Lenox Sd 122.

White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 34.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across New Lenox Sd 122's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center 48.0
  2. 2 Oster-Oakview School 40.1
  3. 3 Haines Elem School 38.9
  4. 4 Liberty Junior High School 36.7
  5. 5 Bentley Elem School 35.6

Programs & Resources

10.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in New Lenox Sd 122

School Enrollment
Alex M Martino Jr High School
591
Liberty Junior High School
573
Spencer Crossing
544
Spencer Pointe
437
Nelson Ridge School
432
Nelson Prairie School
388
Bentley Elem School
380
Oster-Oakview School
373
Arnold J Tyler School
372
Spencer Trail
367
Haines Elem School
358
Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center
141

How New Lenox Sd 122 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Glenbrook Hsd 225 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Geneva Cusd 304 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Bloomington Sd 87 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Downers Grove Gsd 58 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Orland Sd 135 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to New Lenox Sd 122's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?

New Lenox Sd 122 has 12 schools, including 2 middle, 9 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 5,050 students.

How much does New Lenox Sd 122 spend per student?

New Lenox Sd 122 spends $14,364 per student. The district has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #741 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of New Lenox Sd 122?

New Lenox Sd 122 students are 79.7% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for New Lenox Sd 122?

New Lenox Sd 122 has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #741 out of 763 districts in Illinois.