Ortiz De Dominguez Elem School

www.cps.edu

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School is a public PK–8 institution located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community, reflecting the cultural demographic of its surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement while celebrating the cultural heritage of its diverse student body.

Academically, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for high school success. Beyond core subjects, Ortiz De Dominguez places a significant focus on community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to bilingual education and equitable access to resources, striving to meet the unique socio-economic and educational needs of students living in the Lawndale area.

388

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ortiz De Dominguez Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	384
Black	2
Asian	2

Hispanic
384 (99.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)534-1600
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 106

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ortiz De Dominguez Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	106
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ortiz De Dominguez Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	45.6%
Male	211	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)