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Big Walnut Elementary School

940 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Big Walnut Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Big Walnut Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Big Walnut Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Big Walnut Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Walnut Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#445 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
52%
80-84%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Walnut Elementary School's ranking?
Big Walnut Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Big Walnut Elementary School often compared to?
Big Walnut Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Walnut Middle School, Big Walnut Intermediate School, General Rosecrans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Big Walnut Elementary School?
389 students attend Big Walnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Big Walnut Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Walnut Elementary School?
Big Walnut Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Walnut Elementary School offer ?
Big Walnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Walnut Elementary School part of?
Big Walnut Elementary School is part of Big Walnut Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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