- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunbury, OH
Big Walnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Walnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467402640
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Walnut Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Walnut Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Walnut Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sunbury, OH.
School address
District: Big Walnut Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467402640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Big Walnut Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 390467402640 · Sunbury, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Walnut High School (1,299 students)
Big Walnut Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Big Walnut Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Walnut Hig
Big Walnut High School
1,299 students
- Big Walnut Mid
Big Walnut Middle School
973 students
- Big Walnut Int
Big Walnut Intermediate School
663 students
- Prairie Run El 352
Prairie Run Elementary School
352 students
- General Rosecr 296
General Rosecrans Elementary
296 students
- This school 295
Big Walnut Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Big Walnut Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Walnut Elementary School compares
Big Walnut 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Big Walnut Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Walnut Local reports $12,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Walnut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Walnut Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Walnut Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Run Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Rosecrans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Walnut Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunbury
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Walnut Elementary School
How many students attend Big Walnut Elementary School?
Big Walnut Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunbury, OH. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut Elementary School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Walnut Elementary School?
8.3% of students at Big Walnut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Walnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Walnut Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Sunbury, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Walnut Elementary School?
Big Walnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Big Walnut Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sunbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Walnut Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sunbury, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sunbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Walnut Local?
Besides Big Walnut Elementary School, Big Walnut Local also operates Big Walnut High School (1,299 students), Big Walnut Middle School (973 students), and Big Walnut Intermediate School (663 students). See the Big Walnut Local district page for the complete list.