Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School

3000 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
388 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
99%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School?
388 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 Asian.
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 lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 City Of Chicago SD 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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