Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Triton Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Triton Central Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairland, IN, covering approximately 83 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Triton Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Triton Central Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Triton Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Triton Central Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triton Central Elementary School's ranking?
Triton Central Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Triton Central Elementary School often compared to?
Triton Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waldron Elementary School, William F Loper Elementary School, Coulston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Triton Central Elementary School?
516 students attend Triton Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Triton Central Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Triton Central Elementary School?
Triton Central Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Triton Central Elementary School offer ?
Triton Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Triton Central Elementary School part of?
Triton Central Elementary School is part of Northwestern Con School Corp School District.
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