Enrollment
534
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, PA
Mowrey El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mowrey El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422511002238
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mowrey El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mowrey El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mowrey El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA.
School address
District: Waynesboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422511002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mowrey El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mowrey El Sch
Mowrey El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 534 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 555 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #386.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Waynesboro Area Sd spends $12,735 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Waynesboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students): Mowrey El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.6:1).
Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students) and Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students) alongside Mowrey El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mowrey El Sch compares
Mowrey El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 16% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Mowrey El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro Area Sd, which includes Mowrey El Sch.
$12,735
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mowrey El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hooverville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mowrey El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mowrey El Sch
How many students attend Mowrey El Sch?
Mowrey El Sch has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mowrey El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mowrey El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mowrey El Sch?
48.9% of students at Mowrey El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mowrey El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mowrey El Sch is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mowrey El Sch?
Mowrey El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mowrey El Sch rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mowrey El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Mowrey El Sch a good school?
Mowrey El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waynesboro Area Sd?
Besides Mowrey El Sch, Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students), Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students), and Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students). See the Waynesboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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