Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ortiz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Ortiz Elementary serves the northeast part of Abilene, TX, covering approximately 19.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ortiz Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ortiz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ortiz Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7739 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortiz Elementary School's ranking?
Ortiz Elementary School is ranked #7739 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ortiz Elementary School?
523 students attend Ortiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ortiz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ortiz Elementary School?
Ortiz Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ortiz Elementary School offer ?
Ortiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ortiz Elementary School part of?
Ortiz Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ortiz Elementary School located?
Ortiz Elementary School is located in the Sears Park Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Sears Park Area.
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