Ralph Pfluger Elementary (Hays CISD): Buda 78610
Ralph Pfluger Elementary is a solid public PK-5 school in Buda (78610), part of Hays CISD, feeding the Dr. T.C. McCormick Jr. Middle and Johnson High path. It grades B+ overall with proficiency above the district and a B+ teacher grade. Here's the full picture: the ratings, the numbers, the path it feeds, and what being zoned to Pfluger means for your home search.
Is Ralph Pfluger Elementary a good school?
Here's the read, and it's a solid one. Pfluger grades B+ overall on Niche, right with the district overall grade, with a B+ academic grade and both proficiency scores above the Hays CISD averages: around 55% in math versus 42%, and around 56% in reading versus 52%. It earns a B+ teacher grade and is a PK-5 campus of about 751 students with a 16:1 ratio in a mid-need community (about 52% in the free-lunch program). For a family in this part of Buda, Pfluger is a dependable, above-district option.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary by the numbers
| Metric | Ralph Pfluger El | Hays CISD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade (Niche) | B+ | B+ |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Teacher grade (Niche) | B+ | B |
| Gifted students | 3% | N/A |
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Students in free lunch program | 52% | 49% |
| Total enrollment | 751 | 23,313 |
Source: Niche via RPR (Realtors Property Resource), 2026. Niche compiles the letter grades from U.S. Dept. of Education data, community reviews, and other sources, and updates quarterly. Figures change, so I confirm the current numbers when they matter to your decision.
The standout is math more than 10 points above the district, with reading above it too and a B+ teacher grade. Pfluger reads as a steady, above-district campus across the board.
What Ralph Pfluger feeds into
Pfluger starts one of the Johnson-side feeder paths. From here, students continue to Dr. T.C. McCormick Jr. Middle and then to Johnson High:
This part of Buda runs Pfluger to McCormick to Johnson High. Buda is split between Johnson and Jack C. Hays, so the high-school endpoint depends on the exact address. I confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school for any specific address before you write an offer.
Homes in the Ralph Pfluger zone
Pfluger serves the Marsh Lane area of Buda, a mix of established and newer subdivisions on the growing side of town near FM 2001 and the 45 toll, with good access to I-35 and south Austin. It's a practical, family-friendly part of Buda at a range of price points. The thing to know: Buda splits between Johnson and Jack C. Hays, and some homes sit in a MUD or PID, so I confirm both the zone and the tax picture for the address.
Pfluger is one of the steady, above-district elementaries on the growing side of Buda. It feeds McCormick and Johnson, but the town splits between two high schools and the tax district varies by home, so I map the zone and the MUD or PID for every address, before you're under contract.
How to confirm your address is zoned to Ralph Pfluger
Use Hays CISD's official boundary lookup. The district publishes a find-my-school tool where you enter an address and it returns the assigned elementary, middle, and high school. That's the source of truth, not the real estate listing, which can carry outdated school data, especially in a district growing as fast as Hays.
Or ask me. Send me an address or a the Marsh Lane area pocket you're considering and I'll confirm the zone, pull the current middle and high school on the path, and flag anything that affects your decision.
Buying in the Ralph Pfluger zone?
Tell me what matters most and I'll build your search around it. The path runs up to Johnson High, so start there for the high-school picture, use the Central Texas school districts guide for how the zones fit together, and the Buda relocation guide if you're moving in. When you're ready to look at homes, reach out and I'll map the zone to the right neighborhoods.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary FAQ
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Pfluger feeds McCormick and Johnson, but Buda splits between two high schools and many homes sit in a MUD or PID. I confirm the real zone and the tax picture for every address. If the elementary years are on your mind, let's talk.
Last updated: September 2026. School ratings and boundaries change, so confirm the current figures and assignment for any specific address.
