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Ortiz Elementary School

3361 N Arkansas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67204

About Ortiz Elementary School

Ortiz Elementary School is located at 3361 N Arkansas Ave, Wichita, in a north-central Wichita neighborhood. It serves grades PK through 5 and has an enrollment of about 333 students with a student–teacher ratio near 13:1. On recent state assessments, about 12% of students are proficient in math, and around 17% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 54% male and 46% female. The???????????????? school gladly offers a community-sensitive and approachable environment aimed at student development and learning in a varied city setting. The real estate around Ortiz Elementary is mostly priced between $140,000 and $180,000, thus giving families a quite reasonable housing alternative if they decide to live near the school. A great number of parents report that teachers put significant effort into getting the students involved and helping them with their learning. In view of its present academic and community engagement, Ortiz Elementary School is on the way to turning into one of the best elementary schools in Kansas while at the same time, creating a feeling of belonging and offering more chances to all ????????????????students.

Ortiz Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3361 N Arkansas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67204

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Phone

(316) 973-9785

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 17% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
333
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 189 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ortiz Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.31%
Asian 0.6%
Hispanic 86.19%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 0.9%
Native Am. 0.6%
White
9.31%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic
86.19%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
0.9%
Native Am.
0.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 333
45.95%
153 Female
54.05%
180 Male

Student Population

333 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

333 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ortiz Elementary School held its 5th-grade promotion program in November 2025. The celebration continued the school’s tradition while honoring the legacy of Martin Ortiz.

FAQ

Q1. What values do people at Ortiz Elementary expect from each other?

Ans. Ortiz wants students to be polite, responsible, and safe, and staff members remind them of these rules throughout the school day.

Q2. How does Ortiz help kids journey to and from school safely?

Ans. The school sets up supervised drop-off and pick-up routes and follows clear traffic rules to keep students safe.

Q3. How does Ortiz keep families up-to-date?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, school posts, and messages from teachers that tell them about events, reminders, and important news.

Q4. What can families do at Ortiz?

Ans. Families can help build a strong school community by volunteering, going to school events, and supporting classroom activities.

Q5. How does Ortiz help people grow socially and emotionally?

Ans. Students learn SEL skills like empathy, working together, and controlling their emotions. If they need more help, they can talk to a counselor.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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