#2879 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#32904 of 50,301 nationally
About Ortega El
Ortega El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 242 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2879th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 242.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Ortega El ranks 143rd of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ortega El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ortega El
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The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ortega El a good school?
Ortega El has a Success Index (US) of 38.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2879 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ortega El rank in Texas?
Ortega El ranks #2879 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #32904 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ortega El?
Ortega El had 242 students in 2025.
Is Ortega El a elementary school or a high school?
Ortega El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ortega El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ortega El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.