Enrollment
472
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairland, IN
Triton Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Triton Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180831001423
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Triton Central High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairland, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180831001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triton Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Triton Central High School
Triton Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Fairland, Indiana, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 494 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #419, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Northwestern Con School Corp also operates Triton Central Elementary School (516 students) and Triton Central Middle School (426 students) alongside Triton Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Triton Central High School compares
Triton Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Triton Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern Con School Corp, which includes Triton Central High School.
$11,255
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 60.3%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Triton Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Triton Central High School
How many students attend Triton Central High School?
Triton Central High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairland, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton Central High School is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Triton Central High School?
32.6% of students at Triton Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Triton Central High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Fairland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton Central High School?
Triton Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Triton Central High School rank among public schools in Fairland?
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Central High School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Fairland on the city page.
Is Triton Central High School a good school?
Triton Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northwestern Con School Corp?
Besides Triton Central High School, Northwestern Con School Corp also operates Triton Central Elementary School (516 students) and Triton Central Middle School (426 students). See the Northwestern Con School Corp district page for the complete list.
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