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Enrollment
404
Elementary
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIST 299·NCES 170993001610
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
3000 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 534-1600 · Cook County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL404 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
353 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 56%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 103 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 108 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 95 | 24% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 0% |
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School→Farragut Career Academy High School
Based on published attendance-zone data from Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School this school | 404 | 87.4% | N/A |
| Golfview Elementary School Carpentersville | 401 | 86.8% | 26.5% |
| Meadowdale Elementary School Carpentersville | 421 | 88.6% | 21.3% |
| Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School Chicago | 370 | 87.0% | 18.2% |
| T Roosevelt Elementary School Cicero | 450 | 88.9% | 23.7% |
| Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy Chicago | 428 | 90.0% | 20.8% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 404 | #979 of 2,419 | #422 of 901 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #769 of 2,035 | #366 of 817 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.3% | #1,993 of 2,042 | #788 of 819 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.4% | #350 of 2,132 | #250 of 804 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.7% | #265 of 1,461 | #171 of 661 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
404
+7 (+2%) vs 2020
-55% since 2000-01, when it was 898
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 404 | 32 | 12.6:1 | 87% (353) |
| 2023-24 | 400 | 29.5 | 13.6:1 | 95% (378) |
| 2022-23 | 388 | 28.5 | 13.6:1 | 95% (367) |
| 2020-21 | 397 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 544 | 27 | 20.2:1 | 96% (520) |
| 2015-16 | 658 | 33 | 19.9:1 | 96% (633) |
| 2010-11 | 784 | 35 | 22.4:1 | 98% (766) |
| 2000-01 | 898 | 38 | 23.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 26% (544 to 404); teachers up 19% (27 to 32).
About Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school. Enrollment is 404 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 2.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 counts 622 schools and 324,396 students, including Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School.
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School's enrollment is 97% Hispanic. That is higher than the 27% Hispanic share among all Cook County residents. The school's diversity index is 5%, meaning two students picked at random have a 5% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 12.6 students per teacher and 32 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 1.3 below the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 87%. Public schools in Cook County average 66%.
In the county around the school, Cook County, the median household income is $83,498, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 1,406 public schools in Cook County, enrolling about 697,934 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Gary Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The NCES locale for Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21, Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School enrolled 397; in 2024-25, 404.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Lane Technical High SchoolHigh · 4,604 students
- Taft High SchoolHigh · 4,487 students
- Curie Metropolitan High SchoolHigh · 3,099 students
- Kenwood Academy High SchoolHigh · 2,268 students
- Young Magnet High SchoolHigh · 2,223 students
- Lincoln Park High SchoolHigh · 2,214 students
Other schools in Chicago
- Lane Technical High SchoolHigh · 4,604 students
- Taft High SchoolHigh · 4,487 students
- Curie Metropolitan High SchoolHigh · 3,099 students
- Kenwood Academy High SchoolHigh · 2,268 students
- Young Magnet High SchoolHigh · 2,223 students
- Lincoln Park High SchoolHigh · 2,214 students
Nearby schools
- Gary Elementary School0.1 mi · 711
- Little Village Elementary School0.3 mi · 575
- Whitney Elementary School0.4 mi · 559
- McCormick Elementary School0.6 mi · 502
- Madero Middle School0.7 mi · 231
- Cardenas Elementary School0.7 mi · 764
Frequently asked questions
About Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School enrolls approximately 404 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School serve?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School have?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
How diverse is Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School reports a student body of 1% White, 97% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Who oversees Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School?
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is overseen by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 in Cook County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.