Enrollment
273
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171101001334
Zenon J Sykuta School — Country Club Hills, IL
Federal NCES profile for Zenon J Sykuta School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Country Club Hills Sd 160 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zenon J Sykuta School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zenon J Sykuta School reports 273 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 63% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 273 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 85.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Country Club Hills Sd 160 spends $16,027 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.0% from local sources (property taxes), 50.3% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zenon J Sykuta School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
— 63% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
85.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,027
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 273 Top 31% in Illinois — larger than 69% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171101001334
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 85.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Country Club Hills Sd 160, which includes Zenon J Sykuta School.
$16,027
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 50.3%
Federal 12.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 36.5:1
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Zenon J Sykuta School
How many students attend Zenon J Sykuta School?
Zenon J Sykuta School has 273 students enrolled. It is a other school in Country Club Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zenon J Sykuta School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zenon J Sykuta School is 23.8:1, which is 63% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zenon J Sykuta School?
The largest demographic group at Zenon J Sykuta School is African American at 78.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Country Club Hills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zenon J Sykuta School?
Zenon J Sykuta School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.