Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School (2026 Ranking)

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Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School

3000 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623

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Tel: (773) 534-1600

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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 Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 400 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:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
Pre-K	107
Kind	112
1	83
2	98

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Total Students

400 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
2023	388
2022	369
2021	397
2020	520
2019	520
2018	592
2017	592
2016	658
2015	737
2014	713
2013	763
2012	778
2011	784
2010	776
2009	778
2008	791
2007	801
2006	779
2005	804
2004	863
2003	896
2002	911
2001	898
2000	730
1999	688

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
2023	29
2022	29
2020	29
2019	29
2018	25
2017	25
2016	33
2015	38
2014	36
2013	59
2012	35
2011	35
2010	37
2009	36
2008	66
2007	66
2006	34
2005	35
2004	32
2003	37
2002	37
2001	38
2000	36
1999	33
1998	32

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School Calendar

School Motto

Our Mission Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, an early childhood-focused school, welcomes all children.

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The of Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	13:1	14:1	15:1
2022	13:1	14:1	16:1
2020	18:1	15:1	18:1
2019	18:1	15:1	18:1
2018	24:1	16:1	20:1
2017	24:1	15:1	20:1
2016	20:1	16:1	19:1
2015	19:1	16:1	17:1
2014	20:1	16:1	18:1
2013	13:1	13:1	15:1
2012	22:1	16:1	18:1
2011	22:1	16:1	18:1
2010	21:1	16:1	18:1
2009	22:1	16:1	20:1
2008	12:1	18:1	20:1
2007	12:1	17:1	22:1
2006	23:1	16:1	17:1
2005	23:1	16:1	18:1
2004	27:1	17:1	20:1
2003	24:1	16:1	19:1
2002	25:1	16:1	19:1
2001	24:1	16:1	19:1
2000	20:1	16:1	18:1
1999	21:1	16:1	18:1
1998	20:1	17:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

99%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	99%	27%	44%
2022	100%	27%	44%
2021	99%	27%	44%
2020	98%	26%	44%
2019	98%	26%	44%
2018	100%	26%	45%
2017	100%	26%	45%
2016	100%	26%	44%
2015	99%	25%	41%
2014	99%	25%	46%
2013	98%	24%	46%
2012	97%	24%	44%
2011	98%	23%	44%
2010	100%	22%	42%
2009	100%	22%	41%
2008	100%	21%	40%
2007	100%	20%	39%
2006	100%	19%	39%
2005	100%	18%	38%
2004	100%	18%	37%
2003	100%	17%	37%
2002	100%	16%	36%
2001	100%	15%	35%
2000	100%	15%	35%
1999	100%	14%	35%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2021)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2021	1%	17%	41%
2020	1%	17%	41%
2019	1%	17%	41%
2012	1%	18%	42%

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White

n/a

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2020	1%	48%	9%
2019	1%	48%	9%
2015	1%	49%	11%
2014	1%	50%	9%
2013	2%	50%	9%
2012	2%	51%	9%
2011	1%	51%	9%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.02

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	0.02	0.70	0.63
2021	0.02	0.68	0.63
2020	0.04	0.68	0.63
2019	0.04	0.68	0.63
2015	0.02	0.67	0.59
2014	0.02	0.66	0.63
2013	0.04	0.66	0.63
2012	0.06	0.65	0.63
2011	0.04	0.66	0.62
2010	0.02	0.64	0.62
2009	0.02	0.64	0.61
2008	0.04	0.64	0.61
2007	0.02	0.63	0.61

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Eligible for

100%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	100%	43%	74%
2022	100%	43%	74%
2021	100%	44%	74%
2020	96%	47%	80%
2019	96%	47%	80%
2018	96%	46%	83%
2017	96%	46%	83%
2016	96%	47%	83%
2015	98%	52%	86%
2014	98%	47%	83%
2013	94%	45%	81%
2012	47%	21%	41%
2011	91%	39%	70%
2010	90%	37%	70%
2009	87%	33%	66%
2008	85%	32%	68%
2007	84%	32%	68%
2006	86%	32%	67%
2005	91%	32%	70%
2004	90%	31%	71%
2003	89%	30%	69%

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Eligible for (12-13)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2013)
Year	Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2013	2%	5%	4%
2012	51%	27%	46%
2011	6%	5%	6%
2010	7%	6%	7%
2009	10%	6%	8%
2008	12%	6%	8%
2007	9%	6%	8%
2006	9%	6%	8%
2005	7%	5%	8%
2004	5%	5%	9%
2003	9%	5%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Mascot: Pandas

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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 District 299.

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.

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5 10/10/2025
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 Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 400 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education