- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Ortiz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ortiz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299002062
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ortiz Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #16 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ortiz Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ortiz Elementary School ranks #16 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ortiz Elementary School grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 201299002062 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 13.5:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Ortiz Elementary School grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ortiz Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 323
Ortiz Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Ortiz Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ortiz Elementary School compares
Ortiz Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 97% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 9.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Ortiz Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ortiz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ortiz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Woodman Elem
Standard public school
612 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cloud Elem
Standard public school
580 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Colvin Elem
Standard public school
571 students 13:1 students per teacher
Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
566 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ortiz Elementary School
How many students attend Ortiz Elementary School?
Ortiz Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortiz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortiz Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Elementary School?
84.2% of students at Ortiz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ortiz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ortiz Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ortiz Elementary School?
Ortiz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Ortiz Elementary School ranks #16 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Ortiz Elementary School, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.