Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

Summary:

Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving 406 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Altoona Area School District, which is ranked 353 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently low academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on PSSA tests are below the state and district averages, with only 33.9% of students proficient in Math, 70.5% in Science, and 39.4% in English Language Arts. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 72.66% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools, such as Irving Elementary School, Mowrie A Ebner performs significantly worse on standardized tests and has a much lower school ranking, placing between 940 and 1122 out of around 1,500 Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade.

The school's performance is particularly low for its white students, who rank in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, as well as its low-income and disabled student populations. Compared to schools in the neighboring Hollidaysburg Area School District, which is ranked 133 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School's performance lags behind, with schools like Frankstown Elementary School in Hollidaysburg having significantly higher proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 308 Hillside Avenue
       Altoona, PA  16601-9602


(814) 946-8400

District: Altoona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1100th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,499 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
African American:
9.6%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), African American (9.6%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School is $15,499, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School 1100th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Altoona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona Area School District 353rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.54 421st 1302 67.7%
2004 36.45 943rd 1308 27.9%
2005 79.30 212th 1299 83.7%
2006 69.52 488th 1545 68.4%
2007 71.77 443rd 1555 71.5%
2008 63.76 653rd 1551 57.9%
2009 60.78 730th 1549 52.9%
2010 67.35 566th 1579 64.2%
2011 57.53 850th 1597 46.8%
2012 49.19 1059th 1599 33.8%
2013 51.22 957th 1519 37.0%
2014 41.34 1058th 1467 27.9%
2015 45.07 940th 1474 36.2%
2016 43.19 1040th 1554 33.1%
2017 44.64 1002nd 1547 35.2%
2018 42.86 1031st 1530 32.6%
2019 33.73 1122nd 1544 27.3%
2021 33.54 1036th 1433 27.7%
2022 37.86 1048th 1534 31.7%
2023 32.96 1100th 1534 28.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.05 945th 1414 33.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.88 762nd 1043 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.14 1121st 1236 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 644 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 656 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 683 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1993 675 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1994 641 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 604 10 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 604 10 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 614 19 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 596 13 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1999 603 17 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 534 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 484 10 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 444 11 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 444 11 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 441 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 421 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 400 12 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 414 13 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 453 19 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 479 20 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 508 21 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 503 40 0 4 2 0 0 0 549
2012 454 28 2 10 2 0 0 0 496
2013 431 30 0 11 3 0 0 0 475
2014 497 35 2 19 3 0 0 0 556
2015 518 53 3 17 3 0 0 0 594
2016 506 58 2 13 3 0 0 0 582
2017 492 61 2 11 4 0 5 0 575
2018 531 54 3 9 3 0 10 0 610
2019 527 48 4 6 3 0 17 0 605
2020 513 46 6 10 2 0 21 0 598
2021 349 36 1 17 1 0 25 0 429
2022 340 35 0 19 2 0 25 0 421
2023 320 39 0 20 1 0 26 0 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 652 28.9 22.5 0
1991 665 29.9 22.2 n/a
1992 691 29.9 23.1 n/a
1993 683 26.0 26.3 n/a
1994 653 26.0 25.1 n/a
1995 620 30.0 20.7 n/a
1996 620 30.0 20.7 n/a
1997 639 30.0 21.3 n/a
1998 613 29.0 21.1 n/a
1999 623 27.0 23.1 n/a
2000 547 26.0 21.0 37.1
2001 497 25.0 19.9 38.4
2002 460 25.4 18.1 44.1
2003 460 25.4 18.1 44.1
2004 453 24.2 18.7 48.1
2005 432 24.4 17.7 47
2006 415 24.9 16.7 50.8
2007 428 24.7 17.3 50.7
2008 474 28.1 16.9 53.8
2009 501 30.0 16.7 55.5
2010 531 31.0 17.1 57.8
2011 549 31.1 17.6 59.2
2012 496 29.8 16.6 61.9
2013 475 31.6 15.0 61.1
2014 556 36.7 15.1 70
2015 594 36.0 16.5 71.7
2016 582 39.0 14.9 73
2017 575 40.2 14.2 72.9
2018 610 42.2 14.4 72.6
2019 605 44.3 13.6 73.6
2020 598 42.2 14.1 72.6
2021 429 33.6 12.7 66
2022 421 32.7 12.8 64.8
2023 406 30.9 13.1 72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 652 28.9 22.5 0
1991 665 29.9 22.2 n/a
1992 691 29.9 23.1 n/a
1993 683 26.0 26.3 n/a
1994 653 26.0 25.1 n/a
1995 620 30.0 20.7 n/a
1996 620 30.0 20.7 n/a
1997 639 30.0 21.3 n/a
1998 613 29.0 21.1 n/a
1999 623 27.0 23.1 n/a
2000 547 26.0 21.0 37.1
2001 497 25.0 19.9 38.4
2002 460 25.4 18.1 44.1
2003 460 25.4 18.1 44.1
2004 453 24.2 18.7 48.1
2005 432 24.4 17.7 47
2006 415 24.9 16.7 50.8
2007 428 24.7 17.3 50.7
2008 474 28.1 16.9 53.8
2009 501 30.0 16.7 55.5
2010 531 31.0 17.1 57.8
2011 549 31.1 17.6 59.2
2012 496 29.8 16.6 61.9
2013 475 31.6 15.0 61.1
2014 556 36.7 15.1 70
2015 594 36.0 16.5 71.7
2016 582 39.0 14.9 73
2017 575 40.2 14.2 72.9
2018 610 42.2 14.4 72.6
2019 605 44.3 13.6 73.6
2020 598 42.2 14.1 72.6
2021 429 33.6 12.7 66
2022 421 32.7 12.8 64.8
2023 406 30.9 13.1 72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,816 (15.2%) $10,123 (84.8%) $11,940
2020 $1,703 (13.7%) $10,771 (86.3%) $12,474
2021 $3,009 (18.9%) $12,948 (81.1%) $15,957
2022 $2,788 (18.0%) $12,711 (82.0%) $15,499

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1122nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1100th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)34.937.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)4752.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)29.232.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)78.770.5
 8.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)40.534.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)23.932.3
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)5031.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)31.133.9
 2.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)78.770.5
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School)49.839.4
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605406
 32.9%
African American4839
 18.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic620
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White527320
 39.3%
Two or More Races1726
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%72.7%
 0.9%


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Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School ranks 1100th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School.

Students at Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School are 79% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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