Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ortiz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ortiz Elementary School serves the northwest part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ortiz Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings
Ortiz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ortiz Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
86%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
3%
7%
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White
10%
60%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortiz Elementary School's ranking?
Ortiz Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ortiz Elementary School often compared to?
Ortiz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ortiz Elementary School?
323 students attend Ortiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ortiz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ortiz Elementary School?
Ortiz Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ortiz Elementary School offer ?
Ortiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ortiz Elementary School part of?
Ortiz Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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