Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences

1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608

www.cps.edu

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences, located in the heart of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, is a vibrant educational institution that places a strong emphasis on integrating the arts with core academic subjects. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. By leveraging its fine arts focus, Orozco encourages students to explore various forms of expression—including visual arts, music, and dance—as a way to deepen their understanding of traditional subjects like math, science, and literacy.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Orozco Elementary is deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Pilsen area. The school serves as a hub for students and families, often promoting inclusivity and bilingualism. With a dedicated staff and a mission to develop the "whole child," Orozco provides a supportive environment that prepares its students for success in higher education while nurturing their individual talents and confidence.

277

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	273
Black	1
Asian	1

Hispanic
273 (98.6 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)534-7215
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 32

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	52%
Male	133	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)