At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Altoona. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Altoona Area SD. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.1%) and Black (9.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.35
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black9.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Altoona Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
313 reported students
Logan El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Irving El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
267 reported students
Baker El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
263 reported students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Juniata El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Public schools near Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker El Sch Elementary · Altoona Area SD | KG–05 | 263 | 1.5 mi |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch Elementary · Altoona Area SD | KG–05 | 439 | 2 mi |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch Elementary · Altoona Area SD | KG–05 | 313 | 3 mi |
| Irving El Sch Elementary · Altoona Area SD | KG–05 | 267 | 3.7 mi |
| Charles W Longer El Sch Elementary · Hollidaysburg Area SD | KG–06 | 414 | 3.8 mi |
| Juniata Gap El Sch Elementary · Altoona Area SD | KG–05 | 490 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
What grades does Mowrie A Ebner El Sch serve?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Altoona Area SD.
How many students attend Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 349 students and 31.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mowrie A Ebner El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Altoona Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mowrie A Ebner El Sch in?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is part of Altoona Area SD, based in Altoona, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Baker El Sch (1.5 mi), Pleasant Valley El Sch (2 mi), Penn-Lincoln El Sch (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.