- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mowrey El Sch held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 422511002238 · Waynesboro, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 14.1:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students)
Mowrey El Sch held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mowrey El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Shs
1,392 students
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Ms
887 students
- Fairview Avenu
Fairview Avenue El Sch
597 students
- This school 534
Mowrey El Sch
534 students
- Summitview El 363
Summitview El Sch
363 students
- Hooverville El 317
Hooverville El Sch
317 students
What this shows Mowrey El Sch reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mowrey El Sch compares
Mowrey El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Waynesboro Area Sd reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.