Big Walnut Local

District Overview
Located in Sunbury, Ohio, within the greater Columbus metropolitan area, Big Walnut Local School District serves as an essential educational anchor for its fringe town community. Headquartered at 110 Tippett Ct, this fully operational, traditional public school system manages eight active campuses, providing a seamless educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district accommodates 4,298 students across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels, reflecting steady enrollment throughout all grade levels. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about district initiatives by visiting their website at www.bwls.net or contacting the central administrative office at (740) 965-3010.

To foster student achievement and maintain daily operations, Big Walnut Local benefits from a robust workforce totaling over 1,362 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional framework is powered by more than 463 FTE classroom teachers alongside 80 FTE instructional aides, allowing for attentive academic guidance and specialized classroom support. In addition, an expansive team of nearly 819 FTE support staff ensures that essential district services, student assistance programs, and facility operations run efficiently. This strong staffing context underscores Big Walnut Local's commitment to delivering a supportive, well-rounded learning environment for families across central Ohio.
8
Total Schools
4,298
Total Students
463.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Walnut Local
Demographic Student Count
White3,713
Hispanic227
Black72
Asian85
Two or More194
American Indian7
  • White
    3,713 (86.4%)
  • Hispanic
    227 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    194 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    85 (2.0%)
  • Black
    72 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Big Walnut Local
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:4,298*
Teachers (FTE):463.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in Big Walnut Local
Found 8 Schools