- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, TX
Ortiz El
Federal NCES profile for Ortiz El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480744002354
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ortiz El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ortiz El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ortiz El ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ortiz El shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 480744002354 · Abilene, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.1:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Ortiz El shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ortiz El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 523
Ortiz El
523 students
What this shows Ortiz El reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ortiz El compares
Ortiz 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$11,604
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
African American 12.0%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Ortiz El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ortiz El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ortiz El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ortiz El
How many students attend Ortiz El?
Ortiz El has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortiz El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortiz El is 14.1:1, which is 4% 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 Ortiz El?
88.6% of students at Ortiz El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ortiz El?
The largest demographic group at Ortiz El is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ortiz El?
Ortiz El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ortiz El rank among elementary schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Ortiz El ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Ortiz El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.