Serving 751 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 751 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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 0.50, 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
#1967 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
22%
25%
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
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
751 students attend Ralph Pfluger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% 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 16:1, 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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