School Overview
Dulles Elementary School, located in the Washington Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and social development of its students. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school operates with a focus on providing a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to high school, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and core curriculum standards. The school’s location on South Calumet Avenue places it in a historically significant area of the city, where it plays a vital role in supporting local families and fostering community engagement.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Dulles Elementary generally emphasizes a supportive school culture aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance rigorous instructional goals with social-emotional learning, often utilizing school-based programs and partnerships to enrich the student experience. For parents and community members, the school serves as a cornerstone of the neighborhood, working to improve student outcomes while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present within the broader Chicago educational landscape.
665
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dulles Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic15
Black646
Asian1
Two or More2
  • Black
    646 (97.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
  • White
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)535-0690
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 63
Grade 6 72
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 3
Grade 12 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dulles Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten76
Grade 181
Grade 265
Grade 380
Grade 466
Grade 563
Grade 672
Grade 753
Grade 848
Grade 91
Grade 103
Grade 121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dulles Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35453.2%
Male31146.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)