- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Ortega El
Federal NCES profile for Ortega El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894000342
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ortega El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #25 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ortega El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ortega El ranks #25 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ortega El shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 480894000342 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Ortega El shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ortega El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 242
Ortega El
242 students
What this shows Ortega El reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ortega El compares
Ortega El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 19.0%
White 7.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Ortega El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ortega El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ortega El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ortega El
How many students attend Ortega El?
Ortega El has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortega El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortega El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ortega El?
86.9% of students at Ortega El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ortega El?
The largest demographic group at Ortega El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ortega El?
Ortega El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ortega El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ortega El ranks #25 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Ortega El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.