Prairie Run Elementary School

470 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Harrison Street Elementary School is a public school located in the historic village of Sunbury, Ohio, serving students in the Big Walnut Local School District. As a key educational pillar in the community, the school focuses on foundational academic development, fostering a supportive environment for children during their primary years. It benefits from its location within a growing district that prioritizes community involvement and a commitment to preparing students for their future transitions to middle and high school.

The school is known for being an integral part of the close-knit Sunbury area, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. While it maintains a traditional elementary curriculum, the administration and staff are dedicated to utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student population. By emphasizing parent-teacher collaboration and local engagement, Harrison Street Elementary works to create a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with the broader goals of the Big Walnut school system.

470

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Run Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
433 (92.1 %)
Two or More
19 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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)965-7850
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 113