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Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School

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Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.

The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 450 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School's student population of 450 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Pre-K	122
Kind	156
1	171
2	1

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Total Students

450 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
2023	462
2022	470
2021	465
2020	402
2019	402
2018	424
2017	424
2016	431
2015	444
2014	462
2013	432
2012	399
2011	427
2010	352
2009	360

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
2023	24
2022	24
2020	20
2019	20
2018	21
2017	21
2016	21
2015	21
2014	23
2013	30
2012	20
2011	15
2010	14

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School Rankings

The of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is 0.58, 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.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	19:1	14:1	15:1
2022	20:1	14:1	15:1
2020	20:1	15:1	17:1
2019	20:1	15:1	17:1
2018	20:1	16:1	17:1
2017	20:1	15:1	17:1
2016	21:1	16:1	17:1
2015	21:1	16:1	17:1
2014	20:1	16:1	17:1
2013	15:1	13:1	12:1
2012	20:1	16:1	16:1
2011	28:1	16:1	17:1
2010	25:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	2%	6%	3%
2022	4%	5%	3%
2021	5%	5%	4%
2020	3%	5%	3%
2019	3%	5%	3%
2018	2%	5%	2%
2017	2%	5%	2%
2016	1%	5%	2%
2015	2%	6%	2%
2014	3%	5%	3%
2013	3%	5%	4%
2012	3%	4%	4%
2011	4%	5%	4%
2010	5%	5%	4%
2009	5%	5%	4%

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Hispanic

25%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	18%	27%	16%
2022	10%	27%	14%
2021	10%	27%	12%
2020	19%	26%	15%
2019	19%	26%	15%
2018	5%	26%	13%
2017	5%	26%	13%
2016	6%	26%	14%
2015	12%	25%	17%
2014	14%	25%	17%
2013	16%	24%	17%
2012	14%	24%	17%
2011	12%	23%	16%
2010	13%	22%	13%
2009	12%	22%	12%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	6%	17%	4%
2022	5%	17%	4%
2021	4%	17%	5%
2020	6%	17%	5%
2019	6%	17%	5%
2018	8%	17%	6%
2017	8%	17%	6%
2016	4%	17%	5%
2015	3%	17%	4%
2014	5%	17%	5%
2013	6%	18%	5%
2012	6%	18%	6%
2011	4%	18%	6%
2010	4%	20%	7%
2009	2%	20%	6%

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White

60%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	65%	45%	70%
2022	73%	47%	72%
2021	74%	47%	74%
2020	67%	48%	73%
2019	67%	48%	73%
2018	80%	49%	77%
2017	80%	49%	77%
2016	79%	49%	76%
2015	79%	49%	75%
2014	76%	50%	73%
2013	73%	50%	72%
2012	75%	51%	72%
2011	78%	51%	73%
2010	78%	53%	76%
2009	81%	53%	78%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	8%	4%	5%
2022	6%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	4%
2020	3%	4%	3%
2019	3%	4%	3%
2018	3%	3%	2%
2017	3%	3%	2%
2016	9%	3%	3%
2015	4%	3%	2%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2013	2%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.58

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	0.54	0.70	0.49
2022	0.45	0.68	0.45
2021	0.44	0.68	0.44
2020	0.51	0.68	0.44
2019	0.51	0.68	0.44
2018	0.35	0.67	0.39
2017	0.35	0.67	0.39
2016	0.37	0.67	0.40
2015	0.36	0.67	0.42
2014	0.40	0.66	0.43
2013	0.44	0.66	0.45
2012	0.42	0.65	0.45
2011	0.38	0.66	0.44
2010	0.37	0.64	0.40
2009	0.33	0.64	0.37

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Eligible for

50%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	49%	43%	48%
2022	48%	43%	48%
2021	48%	44%	46%
2020	52%	47%	56%
2019	52%	47%	56%
2018	53%	46%	50%
2017	53%	46%	50%
2016	29%	47%	41%
2015	53%	52%	58%
2014	60%	47%	58%
2013	30%	45%	37%
2012	20%	21%	21%
2010	21%	37%	27%
2009	21%	33%	28%
2008	22%	32%	27%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School	Illinois	North Palos SD 117 School District
2023	4%	4%	8%
2022	4%	4%	8%
2021	4%	4%	8%
2020	6%	2%	6%
2019	6%	2%	6%
2018	4%	4%	8%
2017	4%	4%	8%
2016	15%	3%	9%
2015	2%	2%	3%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	13%	5%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Palos SD 117 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School often compared to?

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorn Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?

450 students attend Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School offer ?

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1

What school district is Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School part of?

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is part of North Palos SD 117 School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Thanksgiving Break (Events)

November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break (Events)

November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break (Events)

November 27, 2025 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break (Events)

November 28, 2025 (Friday)

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)

March 23, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 450 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education