Ruiz Elem School

www.cps.edu

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ruiz Elementary School, located in the Heart of Chicago/Pilsen neighborhood, serves as a neighborhood anchor with a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the vibrant Mexican-American heritage of the surrounding area. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students, often focusing on bilingual education and holistic development to ensure all learners can thrive in a global society.

Beyond academics, Ruiz Elementary is known for its commitment to maintaining close partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations. By providing a safe and inclusive space, the school prioritizes student growth through collaborative engagement, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedication to equity. Its location on South Leavitt Street places it at the center of a historic district, where the school works to provide students with the foundational skills and cultural pride necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

435

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruiz Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	412
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
412 (94.7 %)
White
9 (2.1 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
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)535-4825
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 34

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ruiz Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	59
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ruiz Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	48%
Male	226	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)