ORTIZ EL

www.abileneisd.org

484 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

484

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORTIZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	362
Black	67
Two or More	12

Hispanic
362 (74.8 %)
Black
67 (13.8 %)
White
43 (8.9 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABILENE ISD
Phone:	(325)671-4945
Website:	http://www.abileneisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ORTIZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ORTIZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	51.9%
Male	233	48.1%

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