Spencer Crossing

www.nlsd122.org

544 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Spencer Crossing is a public elementary school located in New Lenox, Illinois, serving students in grades K–4. It operates as part of the New Lenox School District 122, a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school is situated in a residential area, providing a community-focused learning environment designed to support the educational and social needs of young children as they transition through their early formative years.

Academically, Spencer Crossing emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement, character building, and collaboration. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding New Lenox community, Spencer Crossing strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for success as they move on to upper-grade levels within the district.

544

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Crossing
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	29
Black	14
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
465 (85.5%)
Hispanic
29 (5.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.5%)
Black
14 (2.6%)
Asian
14 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Lenox SD 122
Phone:	(815)462-7997
Website:	http://www.nlsd122.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 166

Grade 5 180

Grade 6 198