Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Zenon J Sykuta School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zenon J Sykuta School's student population of 404 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Zenon J Sykuta School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
82%
16%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Zenon J Sykuta School often compared to?
Zenon J Sykuta Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nob Hill Elementary School, Meadowview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Zenon J Sykuta School?
404 students attend Zenon J Sykuta School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Zenon J Sykuta School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zenon J Sykuta School?
Zenon J Sykuta School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zenon J Sykuta School offer ?
Zenon J Sykuta School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Zenon J Sykuta School part of?
Zenon J Sykuta School is part of Country Club Hills SD 160 School District.
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