Serving 349 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Aspire. Achieve. Succeed. Dream.
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 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1976 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1976 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
349 students attend Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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 11:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School part of?
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is part of Altoona Area School District.
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