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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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
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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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%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Big Walnut Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Big Walnut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Big Walnut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Big Walnut Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Big Walnut Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Big Walnut Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Big Walnut Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Big Walnut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Big Walnut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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 Intermediate School, Big Walnut Middle 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
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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