- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mechanicsburg, OH
Mechanicsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mechanicsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390454805826
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanicsburg Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 180
- students enrolled
Mechanicsburg Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mechanicsburg, OH.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454805826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mechanicsburg Middle School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390454805826 · Mechanicsburg, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 18:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dohron Wilson Elementary School (381 students)
Mechanicsburg Middle School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mechanicsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dohron Wilson
Dohron Wilson Elementary School
381 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg High School
266 students
- This school
Mechanicsburg Middle School
180 students
What this shows Mechanicsburg Middle School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mechanicsburg Middle School compares
Mechanicsburg Middle 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% 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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Mechanicsburg Middle 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 Mechanicsburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dohron Wilson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanicsburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsburg Middle School
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Middle School?
Mechanicsburg Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mechanicsburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Mechanicsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mechanicsburg Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanicsburg Middle School?
Mechanicsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mechanicsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks #1 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 Mechanicsburg Middle School, Mechanicsburg Exempted Village also operates Dohron Wilson Elementary School (381 students) and Mechanicsburg High School (266 students). See the Mechanicsburg Exempted Village district page for the complete list.