Enrollment
64
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390470210855
Dcs Virtual — Dublin, OH
Federal NCES profile for Dcs Virtual, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 79/100.
👥 Class size 79
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dublin City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dcs Virtual compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dcs Virtual reports 64 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 71% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dublin City spends $17,437 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.0% from local sources (property taxes), 13.0% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (B+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dcs Virtual compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.3:1 | ▼ 71% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5.3:1
students per teacher
— 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,437
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 64 Top 4% in Ohio — larger than 96% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 5.3:1 -71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390470210855
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin City, which includes Dcs Virtual.
$17,437
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 13.0%
Federal 8.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
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Griffith Thomas Elementary School
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552 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
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540 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary
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Scottish Corners Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Dcs Virtual
How many students attend Dcs Virtual?
Dcs Virtual has 64 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dublin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dcs Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at Dcs Virtual is 5.3:1, which is 71% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dcs Virtual?
Dcs Virtual has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.