How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Walnut Local | Marion City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sunbury, Ohio | Marion, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 4,172 | 4,223 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Walnut Local | Marion City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,454 | $15,626 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.7% | 23.0% |
| State Revenue | 16.9% | 61.2% |
| Local Revenue | 76.4% | 15.7% |
Big Walnut Local
Federal State Local
Marion City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Walnut Local | Marion City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 70.6% |
| African American | 2.1% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 14.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.0% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Walnut Local | Marion City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 630.7:1 | 333.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.2% | 42.7% |
School Types
Big Walnut Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Marion City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.