GENERAL ROSECRANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
General Rosecrans Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Big Walnut Local school district, located in Sunbury, OH with about 470 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 26 teachers, General Rosecrans Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
General Rosecrans Elementary, located in Sunbury, Ohio, is a prominent school within the Big Walnut Local School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is situated in a growing community that balances a suburban feel with a focus on strong academic foundations. It is named in honor of William Starke Rosecrans, a prominent Civil War general from Ohio, reflecting a connection to local history and civic pride.
The school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. As part of the Big Walnut district, General Rosecrans focuses on preparing students for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum, dedicated faculty, and active parent-teacher engagement. Its location on South Miller Drive places it at the heart of the Sunbury area, where it plays a central role in the daily lives of local families and the broader community's educational mission.
For more information, contact General Rosecrans Elementary at (740) 965-3010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
GENERAL ROSECRANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sunbury, OH with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Big Walnut Local
- Total Students:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 470 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GENERAL ROSECRANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.