- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dodge Center, MN
Triton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Triton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274066500035
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dodge Center · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Triton Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dodge Center, MN.
School address
District: Triton School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274066500035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Triton Middle School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 274066500035 · Dodge Center, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 12.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Triton Elementary (384 students)
Triton Middle School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Triton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Triton Element
Triton Elementary
384 students
- Triton High Sc
Triton High School
283 students
- This school
Triton Middle School
222 students
What this shows Triton Middle School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton Middle School compares
Triton Middle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Triton Middle School is less mixed than 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triton Middle School
How many students attend Triton Middle School?
Triton Middle School has 222 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dodge Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Middle School?
33.5% of students at Triton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Triton Middle School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Dodge Center, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton Middle School?
Triton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Dodge Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Triton Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Triton School District also operates Triton Elementary (384 students) and Triton High School (283 students). See the Triton School District district page for the complete list.