- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palos Hills, IL
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172889004243
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Palos Hills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 449
- students enrolled
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palos Hills, IL.
School address
District: North Palos Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172889004243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172889004243 · Palos Hills, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Palos Hills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H H Conrady Jr
H H Conrady Jr High School
1,047 students
- Oak Ridge Elem
Oak Ridge Elem School
774 students
- Glen Oaks Elem
Glen Oaks Elem School
649 students
- This school
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
449 students
- Dorn Elementar
Dorn Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School compares
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Two or More 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School.
$17,694
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H H Conrady Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Oaks Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorn Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
How many students attend Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palos Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is 19.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Palos Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School?
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School rank among public schools in Palos Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palos Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Palos Sd 117?
Besides Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School, North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students), Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students), and Glen Oaks Elem School (649 students). See the North Palos Sd 117 district page for the complete list.
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