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.

7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465-1676
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* 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.

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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.