ORTIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ORTIZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 655 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 36 teachers, ORTIZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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, located on West Alton Gloor Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, is a part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). As a public elementary school, it serves a diverse community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grades. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition into middle school and beyond.
Reflecting the broader standards of the Brownsville Independent School District, ORTIZ ELementary places a high priority on staff collaboration, parental involvement, and the use of educational technology to enhance the classroom experience. By maintaining a structured curriculum and offering various school programs, the school strives to meet the unique needs of its student population. Families interested in learning more about specific campus initiatives, school events, or district policies can visit their official website at [http://www.bisd.us/ortiz/](http://www.bisd.us/ortiz/).
For more information, contact ORTIZ EL at (956) 698-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
http://www.bisd.us/ortiz/
ORTIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 655 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 655
- Teachers:
- 36.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 655 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORTIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.8%
- White
- 1.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.