Enrollment
449
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172889004243
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 449
- students enrolled
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School has class sizes larger than 96% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Palos Hills, Illinois, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Two or More (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students) and Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students) alongside Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 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
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 15% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 449 Top 38% in Illinois - larger than 62% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172889004243
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School.
$16,546
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Next steps
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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 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Palos Hills on the city page.
Is Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School a good school?
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.