Excellent
#682 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 20% in state
General Rosecrans Elementary
Elementary School · Big Walnut Local · Sunbury, OH
A Big Walnut Local elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 S. Miller Drive, Sunbury, OH 43074
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at General Rosecrans Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where General Rosecrans Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average419/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,541
Median home value
$396,600
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Prairie Run Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Johnnycake Corners Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Hylen Souders Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Big Walnut Local
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
General Rosecrans Elementary is listed in Big Walnut Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About General Rosecrans Elementary
General Rosecrans Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunbury, OH, part of Big Walnut Local, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about General Rosecrans Elementary
What grades does General Rosecrans Elementary serve?
General Rosecrans Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend General Rosecrans Elementary?
General Rosecrans Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Rosecrans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at General Rosecrans Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does General Rosecrans Elementary rank in OH?
General Rosecrans Elementary ranks #682 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is General Rosecrans Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
General Rosecrans Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at General Rosecrans Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, General Rosecrans Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is General Rosecrans Elementary a charter school?
No, General Rosecrans Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is General Rosecrans Elementary a Title I school?
No, General Rosecrans Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for General Rosecrans Elementary?
14.8% of students at General Rosecrans Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (740) 965-3010
- Area population (ZIP 43074)
- 15,948
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43074; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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