Big Walnut Intermediate School

www.bwls.net

619 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Big Walnut Intermediate School, located at 105 Baughman St in Sunbury, Ohio, serves as a key academic hub within the Big Walnut Local School District. The school is specifically designed to support students in the transitional upper-elementary and early middle school years, typically housing students in grades 5 and 6. By focusing on this specific age group, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more complex departmentalized structure of secondary school, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.

As part of a rapidly growing district in Delaware County, Big Walnut Intermediate emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with character building. The school benefits from the resources and community-focused approach of the broader Big Walnut district, utilizing modern instructional practices to prepare students for the academic rigor of middle and high school. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.bigwalnut.k12.oh.us.

619

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Walnut Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	25
Black	10
Asian	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
544 (87.9 %)
Two or More
29 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.0 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)965-7800
Website:	http://www.bwls.net
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 5 317

Grade 6 302