Triton Central Middle School

426 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Triton Central Middle School, located in Fairland, Indiana, serves as a vital academic hub within the Northwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Triton Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s rural setting in Fairland contributes to a close-knit community atmosphere, where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student success. Through a combination of modern instructional practices and a focus on personal growth, the school strives to empower its middle-grade students to become responsible and active members of their local community.

426

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Triton Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	19
Black	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
385 (90.4%)
Hispanic
19 (4.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
Black
8 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)835-3006
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 122