- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairland, IN
Triton Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Triton Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180831001424
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton Central Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Triton Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairland, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180831001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Triton Central Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180831001424 · Fairland, IN Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 19.8:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton Central High School (472 students)
Triton Central Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Triton Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Triton Central Elementary School
516 students
- Triton Central
Triton Central High School
472 students
- Triton Central
Triton Central Middle School
426 students
What this shows Triton Central Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton Central Elementary School compares
Triton Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Triton Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Con School Corp reports $10,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Triton Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triton Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triton Central Elementary School
How many students attend Triton Central Elementary School?
Triton Central Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton Central Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Triton Central Elementary School?
38.7% of students at Triton Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Triton Central Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Fairland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton Central Elementary School?
Triton Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Triton Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairland?
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairland, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwestern Con School Corp?
Besides Triton Central Elementary School, Northwestern Con School Corp also operates Triton Central High School (472 students) and Triton Central Middle School (426 students). See the Northwestern Con School Corp district page for the complete list.