Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2041 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School's ranking?
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is ranked #2041 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School often compared to?
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School?
421 students attend Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School?
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School offer ?
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School part of?
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is part of Altoona Area SD School District.
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