- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairland, IN
Triton Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Triton Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180831001425
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton Central Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fairland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Triton Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairland, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180831001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Triton Central Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180831001425 · Fairland, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton Central Elementary School (516 students)
Triton Central Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Triton Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Triton Central
Triton Central Elementary School
516 students
- Triton Central
Triton Central High School
472 students
- This school
Triton Central Middle School
426 students
What this shows Triton Central Middle School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton Central Middle School compares
Triton Central Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Triton Central Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triton Central Middle School
How many students attend Triton Central Middle School?
Triton Central Middle School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton Central Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Triton Central Middle School?
36.1% of students at Triton Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Triton Central Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Fairland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton Central Middle School?
Triton Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Fairland?
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Central Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Northwestern Con School Corp also operates Triton Central Elementary School (516 students) and Triton Central High School (472 students). See the Northwestern Con School Corp district page for the complete list.