- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814005860
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 544
- students enrolled
Spencer Crossing has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Crossing ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814005860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172814005860 · New Lenox, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Spencer Crossing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alex M Martino
Alex M Martino Jr High School
591 students
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
573 students
- This school
Spencer Crossing
544 students
- Spencer Pointe
Spencer Pointe
437 students
- Nelson Ridge S
Nelson Ridge School
432 students
- Nelson Prairie
Nelson Prairie School
388 students
What this shows Spencer Crossing reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 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
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lenox Sd 122, which includes Spencer Crossing.
$14,628
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Prairie School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in New Lenox
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spencer Pointe
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nelson Ridge School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nelson Prairie School
Standard public school
388 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bentley Elem School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Oster-Oakview School
Standard public school
373 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Arnold J Tyler School
Standard public school
372 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
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 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #3 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.
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.
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