Serving 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ralph Pfluger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School's student population of 774 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3864 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
26%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 #3864 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ralph Pfluger Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Pfluger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Grove Elementary School, Laura B Negley Elementary School, Tom Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ralph Pfluger Elementary School?
774 students attend Ralph Pfluger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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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