Enrollment
273
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Country Club Hills, IL
Zenon J Sykuta School
Federal NCES profile for Zenon J Sykuta School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171101001334
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zenon J Sykuta School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Country Club Hills · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 273
- students enrolled
Zenon J Sykuta School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zenon J Sykuta School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Country Club Hills, IL.
School address
District: Country Club Hills Sd 160 · Illinois
NCES ID 171101001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zenon J Sykuta School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zenon J Sykuta School
Zenon J Sykuta School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Country Club Hills, Illinois, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Country Club Hills Sd 160 spends $12,790 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Country Club Hills's public schools, it stands alongside Nob Hill Elem School (164 students): Zenon J Sykuta School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 10.3:1).
Country Club Hills Sd 160 also operates Meadowview School (293 students) and Southwood Middle School (283 students) alongside Zenon J Sykuta 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 Zenon J Sykuta School compares
Zenon J Sykuta 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
85.7%
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
$12,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Zenon J Sykuta School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Country Club Hills Sd 160, which includes Zenon J Sykuta School.
$12,790
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Zenon J Sykuta School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zenon J Sykuta School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Country Club Hills
1 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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zenon J Sykuta School rank among public schools in Country Club Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Zenon J Sykuta School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Country Club Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Country Club Hills on the city page.
Is Zenon J Sykuta School a good school?
Zenon J Sykuta School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Country Club Hills Sd 160?
Besides Zenon J Sykuta School, Country Club Hills Sd 160 also operates Meadowview School (293 students) and Southwood Middle School (283 students). See the Country Club Hills Sd 160 district page for the complete list.
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