Enrollment
544
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lenox, IL
Spencer Crossing
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Crossing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814005860
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Crossing earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 544
- students enrolled
Spencer Crossing has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Crossing ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814005860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Crossing compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer Crossing
Spencer Crossing is a mid-sized elementary school in New Lenox, Illinois, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 34% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among New Lenox's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spencer Pointe (437 students): Spencer Crossing is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 18.2:1).
New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students) and Liberty Junior High School (573 students) alongside Spencer Crossing.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spencer Crossing compares
Spencer Crossing on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 544 Top 25% in Illinois - larger than 75% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172814005860
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Spencer Crossing is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lenox Sd 122, which includes Spencer Crossing.
$14,364
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Spencer Crossing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Pointe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Prairie School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer Crossing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in New Lenox
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spencer Pointe
Standard public school
437 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nelson Ridge School
Standard public school
432 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nelson Prairie School
Standard public school
388 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bentley Elem School
Standard public school
380 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Oster-Oakview School
Standard public school
373 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Arnold J Tyler School
Standard public school
372 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Crossing
How many students attend Spencer Crossing?
Spencer Crossing has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Crossing?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Crossing is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Crossing?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Crossing is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Crossing?
Spencer Crossing has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spencer Crossing rank among elementary schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Crossing ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Lenox on the city page.
Is Spencer Crossing a good school?
Spencer Crossing earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?
Besides Spencer Crossing, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students), Liberty Junior High School (573 students), and Spencer Pointe (437 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.