Enrollment
480
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joliet, IL
Troy Heritage Trail School
Federal NCES profile for Troy Heritage Trail School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173951001854
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Heritage Trail School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 480
- students enrolled
Troy Heritage Trail School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Heritage Trail School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Troy Ccsd 30c · Illinois
NCES ID 173951001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Heritage Trail School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Heritage Trail School
Troy Heritage Trail School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 480 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 480 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 Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Joliet's public schools, it stands alongside Troy Craughwell School (526 students): Troy Heritage Trail School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Troy Middle School (881 students) and Orenic Intermediate School (812 students) alongside Troy Heritage Trail 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 Troy Heritage Trail School compares
Troy Heritage Trail 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 31.0%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Troy Heritage Trail School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Ccsd 30c, which includes Troy Heritage Trail School.
$16,455
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 Troy Heritage Trail School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orenic Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Craughwell School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Cronin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Hofer Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Heritage Trail School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Joliet
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Heritage Trail School
How many students attend Troy Heritage Trail School?
Troy Heritage Trail School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Heritage Trail School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Heritage Trail School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Heritage Trail School?
The largest demographic group at Troy Heritage Trail School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Heritage Trail School?
Troy Heritage Trail 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 Troy Heritage Trail School rank among schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Heritage Trail School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Joliet on the city page.
Is Troy Heritage Trail School a good school?
Troy Heritage Trail School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Troy Ccsd 30c?
Besides Troy Heritage Trail School, Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Troy Middle School (881 students), Orenic Intermediate School (812 students), and Troy Craughwell School (526 students). See the Troy Ccsd 30c district page for the complete list.
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