Enrollment
131
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390467406051
Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street — Sunbury, OH
Federal NCES profile for Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Big Walnut Local · 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street 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
Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street reports 131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Big Walnut Local spends $19,047 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.4% from local sources (property taxes), 16.9% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 9% | — | — |
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
20:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,047
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 131 Top 9% in Ohio — larger than 91% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390467406051
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Walnut Local, which includes Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street.
$19,047
Per student
+13%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.4%
State 16.9%
Federal 6.7%
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
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street
How many students attend Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street?
Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street has 131 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sunbury, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street is 20:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street?
The largest demographic group at Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street is White at 83.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sunbury, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street?
Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 2 factors: 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.