51爆料

Sunnybrook SD 171 School District

19266 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438-3822
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,015 students in Sunnybrook SD 171 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Sunnybrook SD 171 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,015 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunnybrook SD 171 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#694 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
7%
27%
28%
30%
43%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
21%
28%
% Black
75%
16%
% White
2%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,664 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,716
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,664
$21,244

Best Sunnybrook SD 171 School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19250 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19055 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunnybrook SD 171 School District?
Sunnybrook SD 171 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,015 students.
What is the rank of Sunnybrook SD 171 School District?
Sunnybrook SD 171 School District is ranked #668 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnybrook SD 171 School District?
75% of Sunnybrook SD 171 School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnybrook SD 171 School District?
Sunnybrook SD 171 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sunnybrook SD 171 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,664 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,015 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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