RALPH PFLUGER EL

www.hayscisd.net

761 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ralph Pfluger Elementary is a public school located in Buda, Texas, serving students as part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD). Named after a longtime Hays County resident and dedicated community leader, the school reflects the district’s commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is designed to serve a growing suburban population, emphasizing foundational education while promoting character development and academic achievement for elementary-aged children.

As part of the Hays CISD community, Ralph Pfluger Elementary integrates modern educational technology with a curriculum focused on preparing students for future success. The school places a high value on parent and community involvement, encouraging a collaborative atmosphere between families and faculty. With a focus on inclusive learning and social-emotional growth, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop both their academic skills and their roles as responsible members of the Buda community.

761

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH PFLUGER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	485
Black	40
Asian	12
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
485 (63.7 %)
White
196 (25.8 %)
Black
40 (5.3 %)
Two or More
27 (3.5 %)
Asian
12 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HAYS CISD
Phone:	(512)268-8510
Website:	http://www.hayscisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 116