Big Walnut Elementary School

Summary:

Big Walnut Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sunbury, Ohio, serving 387 students in grades K-4 and part of the Big Walnut Local School District. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts on state assessments, outperforming state averages.

Big Walnut Elementary School's academic program is on par or slightly higher than other nearby schools in the district, and the school has a focus on supporting high-achieving students through its gifted and talented program. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions.

Compared to nearby schools, Big Walnut Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While this may be a consideration for some families, the school's strong academic performance, focus on gifted education, and effective resource allocation suggest it is a well-regarded educational institution within the Big Walnut Local School District.


Detail:

Public K-4

 940 S Old 3c Rd
       Sunbury, OH  43074-8903


(740) 965-3902

District: Big Walnut Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
485th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,137 Help


Students who attend Big Walnut Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Big Walnut Intermediate School
    Big Walnut Middle School
High:    Big Walnut High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Two or more races:
6.2%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Walnut Elementary School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Big Walnut Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), two or more races (6.2%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Walnut Elementary School is 19.6. 3 elementary schools in the Big Walnut Local School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Big Walnut Elementary School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Walnut Elementary School is $11,137, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Big Walnut Local School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Walnut Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Walnut Elementary School 485th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Big Walnut Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Big Walnut Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Walnut Local 183rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Walnut Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Big Walnut Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.04 363rd 1471 75.3%
2005 59.78 689th 1501 54.1%
2006 61.24 705th 1504 53.1%
2007 64.12 696th 1609 56.7%
2008 72.76 442nd 1582 72.1%
2009 74.99 359th 1610 77.7%
2010 69.67 574th 1662 65.5%
2011 82.19 133rd 1686 92.1%
2012 81.79 134th 1709 92.2%
2013 76.40 358th 1701 79.0%
2014 71.01 590th 1687 65.0%
2015 76.54 392nd 1684 76.7%
2016 78.56 350th 1678 79.1%
2017 80.65 262nd 1651 84.1%
2018 84.83 161st 1636 90.2%
2019 85.17 165th 1676 90.2%
2021 84.25 250th 1610 84.5%
2022 77.78 375th 1588 76.4%
2023 77.46 379th 1596 76.3%
2024 72.79 485th 1577 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Walnut Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.24 772nd 1404 45.0%
2024 59.73 643rd 1484 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Walnut Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 183rd 1518 87.9%
2019 87.34 61st 1502 95.9%
2021 85.15 179th 1467 87.8%
2022 78.02 320th 1488 78.5%
2023 72.94 420th 1483 71.7%
2024 69.64 498th 1466 66.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Big Walnut Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.18 2nd 759 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Walnut Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.43 108th 1536 93.0%
2019 86.21 116th 1535 92.4%
2021 80.74 288th 1499 80.8%
2022 75.83 389th 1518 74.4%
2023 80.09 294th 1498 80.4%
2024 74.49 417th 1485 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Big Walnut Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.60 145th 1309 88.9%
2019 84.07 120th 1271 90.6%
2021 78.15 258th 1249 79.3%
2022 69.80 387th 1242 68.8%
2023 63.89 490th 1215 59.7%
2024 63.96 470th 1190 60.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Big Walnut Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 559 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1989 553 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 556 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 550 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 374 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 412 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 419 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 419 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 404 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 404 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1999 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2000 406 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 383 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 407 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 414
2003 407 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 414
2004 406 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 8 420
2005 416 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 8 430
2006 445 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 8 460
2007 454 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 12 476
2008 462 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 11 485
2009 505 5 6 5 0 n/a n/a 17 538
2010 532 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 17 564
2011 435 1 4 10 2 0 23 0 475
2012 469 3 6 16 1 1 22 0 518
2013 422 6 3 13 0 1 22 0 467
2014 411 7 3 13 0 1 20 0 455
2015 296 2 3 5 0 0 12 0 318
2016 305 2 8 6 0 1 14 0 336
2017 324 2 7 11 1 2 19 0 366
2018 351 3 6 10 1 2 19 0 392
2019 357 6 4 12 1 2 25 0 407
2020 360 9 9 13 1 1 28 0 421
2021 286 16 9 8 1 0 15 0 335
2022 311 12 13 12 1 0 17 0 366
2023 321 17 17 12 0 0 20 0 387
2024 319 17 13 16 0 0 24 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Walnut Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 27.0 20.8 0
1989 556 27.0 20.5 n/a
1990 562 27.0 20.8 n/a
1991 556 27.0 20.5 n/a
1992 396 23.0 17.2 3.8
1993 375 23.0 16.3 4
1994 413 21.0 19.7 5.8
1995 422 18.0 23.4 6.9
1996 422 18.0 23.4 6.9
1997 405 17.0 23.8 5.7
1998 404 21.0 19.2 6.2
1999 398 23.0 17.3 7.5
2000 406 23.5 17.3 9.4
2001 384 23.5 16.3 10.4
2002 414 23.0 18.0 14.1
2003 414 23.0 18.0 14.1
2004 420 27.3 15.4 11.9
2005 430 25.2 17.1 12.1
2006 460 26.2 17.6 11.9
2007 476 24.0 19.8 10.6
2008 485 24.8 19.6 n/a
2009 538 29.3 18.4 15.2
2010 564 27.0 20.8 16.5
2011 475 21.0 22.6 22.7
2012 518 25.0 20.7 25.9
2013 467 23.5 19.8 27
2014 455 22.0 20.6 23.7
2015 318 n/a n/a 20.1
2016 336 16.0 21.0 15.5
2017 366 17.0 21.5 13.4
2018 392 20.5 19.1 9.9
2019 407 19.5 20.8 12
2020 421 20.5 20.5 12.6
2021 335 19.3 17.3 n/a
2022 366 20.3 18.0 n/a
2023 387 21.8 17.7 10.1
2024 389 19.8 19.6 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Walnut Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 27.0 20.8 0
1989 556 27.0 20.5 n/a
1990 562 27.0 20.8 n/a
1991 556 27.0 20.5 n/a
1992 396 23.0 17.2 3.8
1993 375 23.0 16.3 4
1994 413 21.0 19.7 5.8
1995 422 18.0 23.4 6.9
1996 422 18.0 23.4 6.9
1997 405 17.0 23.8 5.7
1998 404 21.0 19.2 6.2
1999 398 23.0 17.3 7.5
2000 406 23.5 17.3 9.4
2001 384 23.5 16.3 10.4
2002 414 23.0 18.0 14.1
2003 414 23.0 18.0 14.1
2004 420 27.3 15.4 11.9
2005 430 25.2 17.1 12.1
2006 460 26.2 17.6 11.9
2007 476 24.0 19.8 10.6
2008 485 24.8 19.6 n/a
2009 538 29.3 18.4 15.2
2010 564 27.0 20.8 16.5
2011 475 21.0 22.6 22.7
2012 518 25.0 20.7 25.9
2013 467 23.5 19.8 27
2014 455 22.0 20.6 23.7
2015 318 n/a n/a 20.1
2016 336 16.0 21.0 15.5
2017 366 17.0 21.5 13.4
2018 392 20.5 19.1 9.9
2019 407 19.5 20.8 12
2020 421 20.5 20.5 12.6
2021 335 19.3 17.3 n/a
2022 366 20.3 18.0 n/a
2023 387 21.8 17.7 10.1
2024 389 19.8 19.6 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Walnut Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,620
2022 $11,174
2023 $10,585
2024 $11,137

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Walnut Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 1596 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Walnut Elementary School)91.571.8
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Walnut Local)8273.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Walnut Elementary School)91.576.3
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Walnut Local)85.377.6
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Big Walnut Elementary School)88.280.3
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Big Walnut Local)87.783.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Walnut Elementary School)83.881.2
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Walnut Local)79.977
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students407387
 4.9%
African American617
 183.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian417
 325%
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White357321
 10.1%
Two or More Races2520
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%10.1%
 2%


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Big Walnut Elementary School ranks 485th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Big Walnut Elementary School are 82% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Big Walnut Elementary School.

Students who attend Big Walnut Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Big Walnut Intermediate School
Middle : Big Walnut Middle School
High : Big Walnut High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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