- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunbury, OH
General Rosecrans Elementary
Federal NCES profile for General Rosecrans Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467405600
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Rosecrans Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
General Rosecrans Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Rosecrans Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sunbury, OH.
School address
District: Big Walnut Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467405600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
General Rosecrans Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390467405600 · Sunbury, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.8:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Walnut High School (1,299 students)
General Rosecrans Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
General Rosecrans Elementary 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
- This school 296
General Rosecrans Elementary
296 students
- Big Walnut Ele 295
Big Walnut Elementary School
295 students
What this shows General Rosecrans Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Rosecrans Elementary compares
General Rosecrans Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 86.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, General Rosecrans Elementary 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 General Rosecrans Elementary 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 |
| Big Walnut Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Rosecrans Elementary'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
- 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Rosecrans Elementary
How many students attend General Rosecrans Elementary?
General Rosecrans Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunbury, OH. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Rosecrans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at General Rosecrans Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 General Rosecrans Elementary?
8.6% of students at General Rosecrans Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Rosecrans Elementary?
The largest demographic group at General Rosecrans Elementary is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Sunbury, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Rosecrans Elementary?
General Rosecrans Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 General Rosecrans Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunbury?
By Resource Investment Index, General Rosecrans Elementary ranks #1 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 General Rosecrans Elementary, 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.