DR KENNETH M SORRICK SCHOOL
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Palos SD 117 school district, located in Palos Hills, IL with about 420 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Dr. Kenneth M. Sorrick School, located in Palos Hills, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of North Palos School District 117, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, social-emotional skills, and digital literacy.
Beyond its academic program, Dr. Kenneth M. Sorrick School places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a student-centered approach, offering various resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and grow as well-rounded individuals. With its focus on personalized instruction and a collaborative culture, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success and positive citizenship.
For more information, contact Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School at (708) 599-7760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palos Hills, IL 60465-1676
(708) 599-7760
DR KENNETH M SORRICK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palos Hills, IL with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Palos SD 117
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 420 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR KENNETH M SORRICK SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.