ORTIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ORTIZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ABILENE ISD school district, located in ABILENE, TX with about 604 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, ORTIZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ORTIZ ELementary School is a public school located in Abilene, Texas, serving students as part of the Abilene Independent School District (AISD). Situated on Vogel Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. Like other schools within the AISD network, ORTIZ ELementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to create a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school places a strong focus on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare students for future academic success. By utilizing the resources provided by the Abilene Independent School District, ORTIZ ELementary works to integrate modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education, maintaining active communication and transparency through the district’s official website to ensure families remain engaged in the educational process.

For more information, contact ORTIZ EL at (325) 671-4945 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2550 VOGEL
ABILENE, TX 79603-2233
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ORTIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ABILENE, TX with about 604 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ABILENE ISD
Total Students:
604
Teachers:
45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 604 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.5%
Black or African American
14.2%
White
14.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.