- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993004954
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- students enrolled
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences ranks #6 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993004954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 170993004954 · Chicago, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 280
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
280 students
What this shows Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences compares
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.9%
White 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 19:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
How many students attend Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences ranks #6 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.