- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dodge Center, MN
Triton High School
Federal NCES profile for Triton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274066500038
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dodge Center · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Triton High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dodge Center, MN.
School address
District: Triton School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274066500038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Triton High School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 274066500038 · Dodge Center, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.9:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton Elementary (384 students)
Triton High School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Triton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Triton Element
Triton Elementary
384 students
- This school
Triton High School
283 students
- Triton Middle
Triton Middle School
222 students
What this shows Triton High School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton High School compares
Triton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 36% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.9%
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Triton High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton High School'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 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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Triton High School
How many students attend Triton High School?
Triton High School has 283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dodge Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton High School is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 High School?
28.4% of students at Triton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton High School?
The largest demographic group at Triton High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Dodge Center, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton High School?
Triton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Dodge Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Triton High School ranks #1 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 High School, Triton School District also operates Triton Elementary (384 students) and Triton Middle School (222 students). See the Triton School District district page for the complete list.