Enrollment
486
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carol Stream, IL
Spring Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001725
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Trail Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 486
- students enrolled
Spring Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Trail Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171371001725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Trail Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Trail Elementary School
Spring Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carol Stream, Illinois, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 46% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Carol Stream's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cloverdale Elem School (466 students): Spring Trail Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 14.4:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Spring Trail Elementary School.
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 Spring Trail Elementary School compares
Spring Trail Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 486 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001725
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Asian 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Spring Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.3%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Spring Trail Elementary School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Spring Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Carol Stream
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cloverdale Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Carol Stream Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Trails Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Standard public school
185 students 8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Spring Trail Elementary School?
Spring Trail Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carol Stream, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Trail Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Trail Elementary School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Carol Stream, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Trail Elementary School?
Spring Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Spring Trail Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Carol Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Trail Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream on the city page.
Is Spring Trail Elementary School a good school?
Spring Trail Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Sd U-46?
Besides Spring Trail Elementary School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.