Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School

www.npd117.net

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

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.

462

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	82
Black	26
Asian	10
Two or More	39
American Indian	5

White
300 (64.9 %)
Hispanic
82 (17.7 %)
Two or More
39 (8.4 %)
Black
26 (5.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.2 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Palos SD 117
Phone:	(708)599-7760
Website:	http://www.npd117.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 121

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 182

Grade 4 1