Spencer Trail

Spencer Trail operates as a medium-sized primary school in New Lenox, Illinois, operated by New Lenox SD 122. Current enrollment sits at 367 students spanning grade K.

Across the 12 schools in New Lenox SD 122 (4,956 students total), Spencer Trail accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Spencer Trail records that 79% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Spencer Trail records 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting Spencer Trail higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Will County put median household earnings sit near $109,984, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Will County's 209 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,008 students), Spencer Trail is one campus in the mix.

Spencer Crossing is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Spencer Trail operates from a commuter-belt location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 23%: 475 students in 2018 compared to 367 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 85% to 79%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 23.2:1 in 2018 to 21.6:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.