ORTIZ EL

www.abileneisd.org

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-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.

523

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORTIZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	408
Black	63
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
408 (78.0%)
Black
63 (12.0%)
White
35 (6.7%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ORTIZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ORTIZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	47.4%
Male	275	52.6%

Elementary School 3rd - 4th