Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School

7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School's student population of 470 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
73%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
470 students attend Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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.

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Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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