Triton School Corporation

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Bourbon, Indiana - 2 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Triton School Corporation #265 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,585 per pupil, Triton School Corporation ranks #323 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

946
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,585
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Triton School Corporation operates 2 public schools serving 946 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marshall County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,585 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.8% local, 61.2% state, and 13.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #265 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 207:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Triton Elementary School, enrolling 517 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Triton Elementary School accounts for 54.7% of all Triton School Corporation student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Triton School Corporation a distant remainder — means Triton School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Triton School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 207:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Triton School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 13.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
61.2%
State
25.8%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
265 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Triton School Corporation.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
207:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Triton School Corporation

School Enrollment
Triton Elementary School
517
Triton Jr-Sr High School
414

How Triton School Corporation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Msd of New Durham Township Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
South Central Com School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pioneer Regional School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
West Washington School Corp Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Irvington Community School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Triton School Corporation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Triton School Corporation?

Triton School Corporation has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 946 students.

How much does Triton School Corporation spend per student?

Triton School Corporation spends $10,585 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #265 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Triton School Corporation?

Triton School Corporation students are 90.7% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Triton School Corporation?

Triton School Corporation has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #265 out of 373 districts in Indiana.