- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Troy Heritage Trail School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 173951001854 · Joliet, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Middle School (881 students)
Troy Heritage Trail School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Troy Heritage Trail School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Middle Sc
Troy Middle School
881 students
- Orenic Interme
Orenic Intermediate School
812 students
- Troy Craughwel
Troy Craughwell School
526 students
- This school
Troy Heritage Trail School
480 students
- Troy Cronin El
Troy Cronin Elem School
466 students
- Troy Hofer Ele
Troy Hofer Elem Sch
436 students
What this shows Troy Heritage Trail School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Heritage Trail School compares
Troy Heritage Trail School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Troy Ccsd 30c reports $17,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~480 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.