- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, OH
Dohron Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dohron Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390454802233
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dohron Wilson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 381
- students enrolled
Dohron Wilson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dohron Wilson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mechanicsburg, OH.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454802233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Dohron Wilson Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390454802233 · Mechanicsburg, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicsburg High School (266 students)
Dohron Wilson Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dohron Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dohron Wilson Elementary School
381 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg High School
266 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Middle School
180 students
What this shows Dohron Wilson Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dohron Wilson Elementary School compares
Dohron Wilson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Dohron Wilson Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mechanicsburg Exempted Village reports $14,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dohron Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsburg Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dohron Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dohron Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Dohron Wilson Elementary School?
Dohron Wilson Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dohron Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dohron Wilson Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dohron Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dohron Wilson Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dohron Wilson Elementary School?
Dohron Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Dohron Wilson Elementary School rank among public schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dohron Wilson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mechanicsburg, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mechanicsburg Exempted Village?
Besides Dohron Wilson Elementary School, Mechanicsburg Exempted Village also operates Mechanicsburg High School (266 students) and Mechanicsburg Middle School (180 students). See the Mechanicsburg Exempted Village district page for the complete list.