Enrollment
426
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triton Central Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Triton Central Middle School
Triton Central Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fairland, Indiana, enrolling 426 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 511 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 426 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Northwestern Con School Corp also operates Triton Central Elementary School (516 students) and Triton Central High School (472 students) alongside Triton Central Middle 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 Middle School compares
Triton Central Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern Con School Corp, which includes Triton Central Middle 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 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~426 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fairland on the city page.
Is Triton Central Middle School a good school?
Triton Central Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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