Sunnybrook School District

What Sunnybrook School District does

Sunnybrook School District 171 is a public K-8 school district incorporated under Illinois state law and headquartered at 19266 Burnham Avenue in Lansing, Illinois, serving students from PreK through 8th grade across the Lansing and Lynwood communities along the Illinois-Indiana border. The district operates two schools: Nathan Hale Elementary School (PreK-4th grade) at 19266 Burnham Avenue and Heritage Middle School (5th-8th grade) at 19255 Burnham Avenue. Academic programming combines standards-based grading in grades K-5 with traditional grading in grades 6-8, and includes full curriculum coverage in ELA, Math, Science, Social Science, STEM, Art, Music, Physical Education, Social-Emotional Learning, ELL, and a half-day Pre-K program with blended inclusive classrooms.

The district's technology backbone is a 1:1 Chromebook initiative supported by PowerSchool as its Student Information System and enrollment portal, ParentSquare as the unified communication and engagement platform (with two-way translation, mass notifications, and cashless payments), Clever for single sign-on across digital curricula, Google Workspace for productivity, and Nutrislice for menu management. It is governed by an elected seven-member school board and led by department directors across Technology, Pupil Services, Curriculum & Instruction, Facilities & Maintenance, Health Services, and Business Operations, with named principals at each school.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from public funding sources: local property taxes, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) aid, and federal categorical funding including Title I, Title III (Bilingual Education Award), and IDEA. The district supplements this with modest per-student enrollment fees (PreK $65, K $70, grades 1-4 $75, grades 5-8 $80 plus a $25 Chromebook insurance fee) and pay-as-you-go technology replacement fees. Customer segments include General Education students, Special Education students, English Learners, and students with social-emotional or housing support needs (McKinney-Vento). The district is subject to FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, PPRA, SOPPA, and Section 504 compliance, and was awarded the 2025-2026 Bilingual Education Award by ISBE.

Name

Sunnybrook School District

Legal name

Sunnybrook School District 171

Website

https://sd171.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunnybrook School District 171 is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Lansing, Illinois, operating Nathan Hale Elementary (PreK-4th) and Heritage Middle School (5th-8th) and serving the Lansing and Lynwood communities with public-education funding, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and PowerSchool/ParentSquare-integrated operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Special education services
• English language learning
• Student support services
• Elementary and middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding (Taxes and State/Federal Aid): As a public school district in Illinois, Sunnybrook SD 171 is funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid (ISBE), and federal funding (Title programs, IDEA, etc.). The district's Business Office manages fiscal operations and budget oversight. The SEA professional agreement covering staff from 2023-2026 indicates negotiated compensation funded through these public revenue sources.
2. Student Enrollment Fees: The district charges per-student enrollment fees upon registration: PreK $65, Kindergarten $70, grades 1-4 $75, and grades 5-8 $80 plus $25 Chromebook insurance. These fees are collected during the annual registration process via PowerSchool.
3. Federal and State Grants: The district receives grant funding including Title III (Bilingual Education Award providing additional funding for newcomer programs), Title I, IDEA, and other state/federal categorical aid. The 2025-2026 Bilingual Education Award (BEA) specifically provides additional funding to enhance newcomer programs, strengthen social-emotional supports, and expand bilingual and dual language instruction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sunnybrook School District 171 is a public K-8 school district operating two schools — Nathan Hale Elementary (PreK-4th grade) and Heritage Middle School (5th-8th grade) — in Lansing, Illinois. It delivers general education, special education, English language learning, standards-based and traditional grading programs, athletics, and a range of pupil support services (counseling, social work, health services, MTSS, McKinney-Vento). The district runs a 1:1 Chromebook technology initiative and uses PowerSchool, ParentSquare, and Clever as its core digital platforms.

Product overview

Sunnybrook School District 171 is a public school district operating two schools: Nathan Hale Elementary School (PreK-4th grade) and Heritage Middle School (5th-8th grade), both located in Lansing, IL. The district offers a Pre-K program, various support services including Pupil Services (special education, counseling, MTSS), Health Services, and a Technology Department that provides Chromebooks for all students. The district uses PowerSchool for student information management and ParentSquare for communication with families. The district is committed to accessibility and follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0-2.1.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunnybrook PTA: Parent-Teacher Association for Sunnybrook School District 171

Products and services

• Nathan Hale Elementary School
• Heritage Middle School
• Pre-K Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th grade volleyball team won 1st place in Cal-Ridge Conference and Regional Championship (2025-2026 season)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Glenwood-Lynwood Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partners with the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library for community enrichment. Pre-K students from Nathan Hale took their first field trip to this library for a tour, story time, craft, and musical outdoor activities. The partnership represents community connections supporting early literacy and experiential learning.
• Illinois Philharmonic OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 6th-8th Grade Band attended a performance of 'Harmony and Hogwarts' by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Youth Symphony Orchestra members. The experience introduced students to string instruments and professional ensemble performance, connecting classroom music education to professional musical experiences.
• Lewis UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage Middle School volleyball teams traveled to Lewis University to attend a men's volleyball game as part of their end-of-season celebration. Students viewed Coach Pasko's name on the 'Wall of Fame' for her championship seasons, connecting the school's athletic achievements to collegiate volleyball programs.
• Activate Gaming CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth graders visited Activate for a field trip featuring interactive gaming challenges that combined physical activity with problem-solving. Teams used quick thinking and teamwork to compete in various interactive technology-based activities, providing an innovative experiential learning opportunity.
• Shedd AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNathan Hale first graders visited Shedd Aquarium for an experiential learning adventure. Students explored colorful fish, sharks, marine animals, and underwater habitats, and attended a live animal show featuring a blind sea lion named Cruz. The field trip deepened students' love and appreciation for ocean animals.
• Next Level Core Solutions (Dr. Nakita Hall)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district engaged Next Level Core Solutions, led by Dr. Nakita Hall, to lead the development of its new 3-year strategic action plan. This partnership guides the district's mission, goals, vision, and long-term strategic direction through community input surveys and comprehensive planning.
• Lansing Good Neighbor Day Parade CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunnybrook School District participates in the annual Lansing Good Neighbor Day Parade, demonstrating community engagement and school spirit. The district's administration, staff, and the Heritage Marching Band and Drumline participate annually in this community event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sunnybrook171
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sunnybrook171PTA
• Xx.com/SunnybrookSD171
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunnybrook-school-district-171

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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