- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180831001423
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairland · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Triton Central High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180831001423 · Fairland, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 17.5:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton Central Elementary School (516 students)
Triton Central High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Triton Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Triton Central
Triton Central Elementary School
516 students
- This school
Triton Central High School
472 students
- Triton Central
Triton Central Middle School
426 students
What this shows Triton Central High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton Central High School compares
Triton Central High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~472 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.