Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Barron Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruth Barron Elementary serves the west part of Pflugerville, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Barron Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ruth Barron Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Barron Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#6576 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Barron Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Barron Elementary School is ranked #6576 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ruth Barron Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth Barron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wieland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruth Barron Elementary School?
583 students attend Ruth Barron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ruth Barron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Barron Elementary School?
Ruth Barron Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Barron Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Barron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth Barron Elementary School part of?
Ruth Barron Elementary School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
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