- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buda, TX
Ralph Pfluger El
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Pfluger El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001012146
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Pfluger El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Pfluger El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Pfluger El ranks #4 of 8 schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ralph Pfluger El held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480001012146 · Buda, TX Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 15.3:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Ralph Pfluger El held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ralph Pfluger El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 779
Ralph Pfluger El
779 students
What this shows Ralph Pfluger El reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Pfluger El compares
Ralph Pfluger El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 779 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 21.4%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Ralph Pfluger El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Pfluger El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Pfluger El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Pfluger El
How many students attend Ralph Pfluger El?
Ralph Pfluger El has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Pfluger El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Pfluger El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph Pfluger El?
38.8% of students at Ralph Pfluger El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Pfluger El?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Pfluger El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Pfluger El?
Ralph Pfluger El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph Pfluger El rank among schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Pfluger El ranks #4 of 8 schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Ralph Pfluger El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.