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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
School Calendar
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Date
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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