Triton Central Elementary School

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Triton Central Elementary School, located in Fairland, Indiana, serves as a core educational institution within the Northwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Triton Central Elementary places a significant value on family engagement and community involvement. The school frequently facilitates communication and partnership between parents and educators to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. With its focus on personalized learning and a commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals, the school remains a focal point for the Fairland community, dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational experience for all children in its district.

516

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Triton Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
474 (91.9%)
Hispanic
26 (5.0%)
Two or More
13 (2.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwestern Con School Corp
Phone:	(317)835-3003
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Triton Central Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Triton Central Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	50.6%
Male	255	49.4%

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