Ruiz Elementary School

Ruiz Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8
2410 S Leavitt St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.2
3.4
449 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dana Andre Butler
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
14%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
522:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
94.7%
White
2.1%
Black
2.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
1.0 Alum
1/18/2021
The school was horrible. The staff was horrendous and teachers did not know how to teach. Everything was old and disgusting. Thinking about this school gives me depression. Safety is at an all time low. There are only a few after school programs. some of them are overflowing with students and others are very exclusive. The school claims to be an art and performing school but the most drawing I've ever done is doodling in class. The school ban water bottles for an entire year. Kids often vaped in bathrooms and cheated on state tests. Drug dealing occurred in class. Kids in my eight grade class couldn't even do long division. I am struggling in high school because the school failed to teach me. we used textbooks that were 25 years old. DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILDREN HERE IF YOU WANT THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE!!!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 6 Reviews
5.0 other
7/31/2025
The entire staff works to make sure everyone feels welcome at Ruiz!
1.0 parent
5/12/2023
THis school is very good because i am a student
1.0 parent
4/20/2018
THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST SCHOOL I HAVE PUT MY CHILDREN IN.
5.0 parent
12/4/2012
Ruiz is a wonderful school. My daugher along with many other family members have graduated from Ruiz. The principal is very dedicated and the teachers are great. My daughter received the DMSF scholarship which is a 4 year high school scholarship. Every year except one since the school open at least...

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Ruiz Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 449 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Ruiz Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $420,900. Discover additional schools in the area, like York Alternative High School, Juarez Community Academy High School, Spry Community Links High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruiz Elementary School.

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