Big Walnut Elementary School

387 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Big Walnut Elementary School, located at 940 S Old 3c Rd in Sunbury, Ohio, serves as a key foundational institution within the Big Walnut Local School District. Nestled in a rapidly growing community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong community culture, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in their formative years.

As part of the broader Big Walnut district, the elementary school benefits from a curriculum aligned with state standards while striving to integrate modern instructional practices. The school prides itself on its commitment to personalized learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school by instilling core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By maintaining a focus on character education and community engagement, Big Walnut Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Sunbury area, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for its diverse student body.
387
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Walnut Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White321
Hispanic12
Black17
Asian17
Two or More20
  • White
    321 (82.9 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    17 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    17 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Walnut Local
Phone: (740)965-3902
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 81
Grade 4 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Walnut Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten84
Grade 183
Grade 269
Grade 381
Grade 470
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Walnut Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18347.3%
Male20452.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)