- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dodge Center, MN
Triton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Triton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274066500036
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dodge Center · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Triton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dodge Center, MN.
School address
District: Triton School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274066500036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Triton Elementary shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 274066500036 · Dodge Center, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 10.7:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton High School (283 students)
Triton Elementary shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Triton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Triton Elementary
384 students
- Triton High Sc
Triton High School
283 students
- Triton Middle
Triton Middle School
222 students
What this shows Triton Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton Elementary compares
Triton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Triton Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Triton School District reports $13,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Triton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triton Elementary
How many students attend Triton Elementary?
Triton Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dodge Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Elementary?
34.1% of students at Triton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Triton Elementary is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Dodge Center, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton Elementary?
Triton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Dodge Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dodge Center, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Triton School District?
Besides Triton Elementary, Triton School District also operates Triton High School (283 students) and Triton Middle School (222 students). See the Triton School District district page for the complete list.