- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001725
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 486
- students enrolled
Spring Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171371001725 · Carol Stream, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 23.1:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Spring Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 486
Spring Trail Elementary School
486 students
What this shows Spring Trail Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 65% | 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
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% 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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Spring Trail Elementary School.
$19,216
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 11.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Carol Stream Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Western Trails Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Standard public school
185 students 7.7:1 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 (~486 students)
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 23.1:1, which is 65% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 47% 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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.
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