Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School

7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 Stats (2025)

  • 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
Total Students
450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
25%
28%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
60%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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.

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Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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

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