Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School?
400 students attend Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School offer ?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School part of?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School located?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.
School Reviews
5 4/11/2022
Wonderful teachers. Clean facility and very spacious. Definitely would recommend it for parents looking to enroll their kids in a fun, bilingual, community-oriented school.
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