School overview
At a glance
Reported students
663
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 650 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
324
Big Walnut Intermediate School: 663 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Big Walnut Intermediate School
Big Walnut Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Sunbury. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Big Walnut Local. NCES reports 663 students for 2024–25.
Among 650 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Big Walnut Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.38
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.2%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Big Walnut Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Big Walnut Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
973 reported students
Prairie Run Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
352 reported students
General Rosecrans Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
296 reported students
Big Walnut Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
295 reported students
Hylen Souders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
289 reported students
Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street
Other · Grades PK–PK
131 reported students