Tri Central Elementary

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tri-Central Elementary, located in Sharpsville, Indiana, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Tri-Central Community Schools district. Known for its small-town atmosphere, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community for students in the surrounding rural area.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by balancing rigorous core academics with extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal development. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, Tri-Central Elementary prioritizes individualized attention and collaboration between educators, students, and families, ensuring that each child has the resources needed to thrive in their early educational years.

397

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
355 (89.4%)
Hispanic
21 (5.3%)
Two or More
17 (4.3%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Tri-Central Community Schools
Phone:	(765)963-5885
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 27

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65