Ortiz Elementary

Summary:

Ortiz Elementary is a public elementary school in Abilene, Texas, serving 484 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Abilene Independent School District, which is ranked 676 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Ortiz Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on STAAR assessments, with only 21.92% of 3rd graders proficient in reading, compared to 40.22% for the district and 48.85% for Texas. The school has a very low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, and struggles to support the academic achievement of its predominantly Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income student population. Ortiz Elementary spends between $9,117 and $10,020 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools in the district, such as Austin Elementary and Stafford Elementary, which consistently outperform Ortiz on STAAR assessments and have higher statewide rankings.

Ortiz Elementary's persistent underperformance and the high concentration of students from low-income families suggest that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors, such as improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and addressing any resource or staffing disparities that may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2550 Vogel
       Abilene, TX  79603-2233


(325) 671-4945

District: Abilene Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4433rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,020 Help


Students who attend Ortiz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mann Middle
High:    Abilene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.9%
African American:
10.3%
White:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ortiz Elementary ranks worse than 94.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.9%), African American (10.3%), White (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ortiz Elementary is 13.4, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ortiz Elementary is $10,020. 7 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ortiz Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ortiz Elementary 4433rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ortiz Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Abilene Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Abilene Independent School District (Isd) 676th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ortiz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.36 609th 3465 82.4%
2005 73.09 809th 3475 76.7%
2006 69.01 1072nd 3476 69.2%
2007 65.76 1312th 3724 64.8%
2008 38.70 2735th 3768 27.4%
2009 41.73 2658th 3884 31.6%
2010 32.88 3166th 3937 19.6%
2011 27.09 3500th 4095 14.5%
2012 24.26 3674th 4206 12.6%
2013 20.26 3788th 4221 10.3%
2014 16.87 3924th 4260 7.9%
2015 13.66 4016th 4320 7.0%
2016 21.37 3671st 4286 14.3%
2017 23.66 3562nd 4329 17.7%
2018 18.27 3895th 4359 10.6%
2019 15.68 4124th 4479 7.9%
2021 19.05 3937th 4578 14.0%
2022 11.67 4347th 4581 5.1%
2023 8.42 4506th 4647 3.0%
2024 12.02 4433rd 4675 5.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.31 1086th 1112 2.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 1784th 3226 44.7%
2019 43.53 1912th 3333 42.6%
2021 39.29 2122nd 3446 38.4%
2022 28.04 2859th 3487 18.0%
2023 29.72 2794th 3556 21.4%
2024 17.52 3358th 3638 7.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.68 2868th 3558 19.4%
2019 26.39 3097th 3684 15.9%
2021 31.64 2676th 3799 29.6%
2022 19.30 3710th 3952 6.1%
2023 18.54 3846th 4086 5.9%
2024 9.64 4222nd 4261 0.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.14 3656th 4264 14.3%
2019 20.67 3937th 4309 8.6%
2021 24.79 3746th 4451 15.8%
2022 16.97 4167th 4477 6.9%
2023 12.15 4356th 4521 3.6%
2024 13.86 4360th 4560 4.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.25 3765th 4306 12.6%
2019 13.84 4129th 4348 5.0%
2021 20.39 3861st 4499 14.2%
2022 11.53 4385th 4561 3.9%
2023 10.16 4446th 4588 3.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.39 2406th 3106 22.5%
2019 16.16 2998th 3184 5.8%
2021 56.80 1531st 3006 49.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 2841st 4240 33.0%
2019 32.68 3215th 4295 25.1%
2021 31.98 3217th 4331 25.7%
2022 18.98 4112th 4461 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.44 3903rd 4319 9.6%
2019 20.22 3844th 4357 11.8%
2021 19.66 3895th 4498 13.4%
2022 14.68 4238th 4563 7.1%
2023 9.20 4439th 4585 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.98 2076th 2483 16.4%
2019 25.69 2116th 2515 15.9%
2021 26.17 2018th 2444 17.4%
2022 19.88 2204th 2421 9.0%
2023 21.14 2177th 2443 10.9%
2024 25.25 2037th 2421 15.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.86 3594th 4168 13.8%
2019 22.94 3692nd 4188 11.8%
2021 28.51 3335th 4329 23.0%
2022 14.68 4152nd 4376 5.1%
2023 10.68 4290th 4401 2.5%
2024 11.86 4283rd 4431 3.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ortiz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.22 2552nd 3127 18.4%
2019 14.73 2942nd 3142 6.4%
2021 9.22 2978th 3082 3.4%
2022 14.85 2886th 3082 6.4%
2023 7.89 3023rd 3106 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ortiz Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ortiz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 97 59 1 316 4 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 110 61 2 286 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 108 29 5 265 5 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 108 29 5 265 5 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 107 24 3 252 3 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 92 34 0 249 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 100 30 0 238 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 60 26 0 239 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 66 21 1 223 3 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 173 55 0 315 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2003 173 55 0 315 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2004 159 50 0 297 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 169 46 1 299 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 157 50 1 317 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 147 52 1 349 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 150 69 3 341 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 136 79 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 150 98 3 393 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2011 138 74 3 429 3 0 6 0 653
2012 128 80 2 470 2 0 18 0 700
2013 104 77 3 410 0 0 14 0 608
2014 118 77 2 433 0 0 13 0 643
2015 101 85 2 416 0 0 15 0 619
2016 89 82 1 456 2 0 12 0 642
2017 93 96 0 441 3 0 13 0 646
2018 86 86 0 414 2 1 15 0 604
2019 69 99 0 402 1 0 17 0 588
2020 66 99 0 407 1 0 16 0 589
2021 66 87 0 397 1 0 10 0 561
2022 48 76 0 373 0 0 11 0 508
2023 43 67 0 362 0 0 12 0 484
2024 33 46 0 357 0 0 11 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ortiz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 477 36.0 13.3 83.4
1994 461 36.4 12.7 8.5
1995 412 32.9 12.5 75
1996 412 32.9 12.5 75
1997 389 33.7 11.5 77.6
1998 376 33.4 11.3 75.5
1999 369 34.0 10.9 87
2000 326 30.5 10.7 89.9
2001 314 31.4 10.0 88.9
2002 545 42.0 13.0 88.1
2003 545 42.0 13.0 88.1
2004 508 39.9 12.7 85.6
2005 517 42.0 12.3 87
2006 526 42.9 12.3 90.3
2007 549 44.0 12.5 91.1
2008 563 44.9 12.5 89.2
2009 591 43.4 13.6 90
2010 645 42.9 15.0 91.2
2011 653 43.0 15.1 89.9
2012 700 41.9 16.7 92.1
2013 608 38.0 15.9 91.3
2014 643 40.0 16.0 91.6
2015 619 41.0 15.0 87.7
2016 642 43.0 14.9 90.2
2017 646 45.2 14.2 92.7
2018 604 45.0 13.4 95.2
2019 588 43.1 13.6 92
2020 589 42.3 13.9 92.4
2021 561 41.7 13.4 92.7
2022 508 41.0 12.3 84.6
2023 484 37.2 12.9 92.4
2024 447 33.1 13.4 96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ortiz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 477 36.0 13.3 83.4
1994 461 36.4 12.7 8.5
1995 412 32.9 12.5 75
1996 412 32.9 12.5 75
1997 389 33.7 11.5 77.6
1998 376 33.4 11.3 75.5
1999 369 34.0 10.9 87
2000 326 30.5 10.7 89.9
2001 314 31.4 10.0 88.9
2002 545 42.0 13.0 88.1
2003 545 42.0 13.0 88.1
2004 508 39.9 12.7 85.6
2005 517 42.0 12.3 87
2006 526 42.9 12.3 90.3
2007 549 44.0 12.5 91.1
2008 563 44.9 12.5 89.2
2009 591 43.4 13.6 90
2010 645 42.9 15.0 91.2
2011 653 43.0 15.1 89.9
2012 700 41.9 16.7 92.1
2013 608 38.0 15.9 91.3
2014 643 40.0 16.0 91.6
2015 619 41.0 15.0 87.7
2016 642 43.0 14.9 90.2
2017 646 45.2 14.2 92.7
2018 604 45.0 13.4 95.2
2019 588 43.1 13.6 92
2020 589 42.3 13.9 92.4
2021 561 41.7 13.4 92.7
2022 508 41.0 12.3 84.6
2023 484 37.2 12.9 92.4
2024 447 33.1 13.4 96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ortiz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,777 (19.5%) $7,341 (80.5%) $9,117
2020 $1,899 (20.2%) $7,503 (79.8%) $9,401
2021 $2,483 (24.8%) $7,537 (75.2%) $10,020

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ortiz Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4124th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4506th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ortiz Elementary)2621
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3542
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ortiz Elementary)2416
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ortiz Elementary)1921
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))1921
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Ortiz Elementary)2521
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3838
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ortiz Elementary)3719
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Ortiz Elementary)814
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))814
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Ortiz Elementary)3028
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4147
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ortiz Elementary)2215
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ortiz Elementary)2312
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3723
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Ortiz Elementary)4335
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4335
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Ortiz Elementary)200
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))200
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588484
 17.7%
African American9967
 32.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic402362
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White6943
 37.7%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92%92.4%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Ortiz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mann Middle
High : Abilene High School

Students at Ortiz Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

Ortiz Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Ortiz Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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