Serving 531 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 41%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Barron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruth Barron Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Ruth Barron Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Barron Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#6397 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Ruth Barron Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Barron Elementary School is ranked #6397 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
531 students attend Ruth Barron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ruth Barron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% 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 12:1, 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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