Ortiz Elementary School

www.usd259.org

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ortiz Elementary School is a public school located in the North End neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, serving students within the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). The school is named in honor of the Ortiz family, who played a significant role in the history of Wichita’s Hispanic community. True to this heritage, the school maintains a strong connection to its surrounding neighborhood, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes community engagement and support for a diverse student body.

As part of the largest school district in Kansas, Ortiz Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum while often implementing targeted programs to support literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources from USD 259, Ortiz provides its students with access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, technology integration, and specialized instructional support designed to meet the unique needs of learners in the Wichita area.

323

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ortiz Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	278
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
278 (86.1%)
White
32 (9.9%)
Black
8 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-9785
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ortiz Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ortiz Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	49.8%
Male	162	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)