Enrollment
437
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lenox, IL
Spencer Pointe
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Pointe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814005859
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Pointe earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 437
- students enrolled
Spencer Pointe has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Pointe ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814005859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Pointe compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer Pointe
Spencer Pointe is a mid-sized elementary school in New Lenox, Illinois, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among New Lenox's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spencer Crossing (544 students): Spencer Pointe is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 18.7:1).
New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students) and Liberty Junior High School (573 students) alongside Spencer Pointe.
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 Pointe compares
Spencer Pointe on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172814005859
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Spencer Pointe is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lenox Sd 122, which includes Spencer Pointe.
$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 Pointe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Crossing | 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer Pointe'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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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 Crossing
Standard public school
544 students 18.7:1 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
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Pointe
How many students attend Spencer Pointe?
Spencer Pointe has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Pointe?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Pointe is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Pointe?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Pointe is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Pointe?
Spencer Pointe has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Pointe rank among elementary schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Pointe ranks #6 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 Pointe a good school?
Spencer Pointe earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Pointe, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students), Liberty Junior High School (573 students), and Spencer Crossing (544 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.