- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunbury, OH
Big Walnut Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Big Walnut Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467405691
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Walnut Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Walnut Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Walnut Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sunbury, OH.
School address
District: Big Walnut Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467405691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Big Walnut Intermediate School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 390467405691 · Sunbury, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 22.9:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Walnut High School (1,299 students)
Big Walnut Intermediate School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Big Walnut Intermediate 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
- This school
Big Walnut Intermediate School
663 students
- Prairie Run El 352
Prairie Run Elementary School
352 students
- General Rosecr 296
General Rosecrans Elementary
296 students
- Big Walnut Ele 295
Big Walnut Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Big Walnut Intermediate School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Walnut Intermediate School compares
Big Walnut Intermediate 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Big Walnut Intermediate School is less mixed than 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Walnut Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Run Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| General Rosecrans Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Walnut Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Walnut Intermediate 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
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Walnut Intermediate School
How many students attend Big Walnut Intermediate School?
Big Walnut Intermediate School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunbury, OH. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut Intermediate School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Walnut Intermediate School?
11.8% of students at Big Walnut Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Walnut Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Big Walnut Intermediate School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Sunbury, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Walnut Intermediate School?
Big Walnut Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Sunbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Walnut Intermediate School ranks #4 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 Intermediate School, Big Walnut Local also operates Big Walnut High School (1,299 students), Big Walnut Middle School (973 students), and Prairie Run Elementary School (352 students). See the Big Walnut Local district page for the complete list.