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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
25%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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Last Day of School (Team Day & S2 Report Cards) (Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School - Students in Grades K-8 (Events)
August 15, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of School for Preschool Students (Events)
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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