At a glance
Reported students
247
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
602
A W Orr El - Cp: 247 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about A W Orr El - Cp
A W Orr El - Cp is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Tyler. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Tyler ISD. NCES reports 247 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.1%) and Black (33.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking A W Orr El - Cp
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4%
- Hispanic59.1%
- Black33.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Tyler ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jones El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
T J Austin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Bonner El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Peete El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Clarkston El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
394 reported students
Orr El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
460 reported students
Public schools near A W Orr El - Cp
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orr El Elementary · Tyler ISD | 03–05 | 460 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ramey El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 517 | 1.8 mi |
| T J Austin El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 359 | 2 mi |
| Griffin El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 649 | 2.2 mi |
| Dixie El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 619 | 2.4 mi |
| Jones El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 355 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about A W Orr El - Cp
What grades does A W Orr El - Cp serve?
A W Orr El - Cp reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tyler ISD.
How many students attend A W Orr El - Cp?
A W Orr El - Cp reported 247 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at A W Orr El - Cp?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 247 students and 14.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is A W Orr El - Cp a public, charter, or magnet school?
A W Orr El - Cp is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tyler ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of A W Orr El - Cp students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is A W Orr El - Cp in?
A W Orr El - Cp is part of Tyler ISD, based in Tyler, TX, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near A W Orr El - Cp?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orr El (under 0.1 mi), Ramey El (1.8 mi), T J Austin El (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.