Ralph Pfluger Elementary School

4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ralph Pfluger Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ralph Pfluger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ralph Pfluger Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
761 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Ralph Pfluger Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1967 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
64%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
26%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ralph Pfluger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Pfluger Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School is ranked #1967 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ralph Pfluger Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Pfluger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carpenter Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ralph Pfluger Elementary School?
761 students attend Ralph Pfluger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School?
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ralph Pfluger Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph Pfluger Elementary School part of?
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School is part of Hays CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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