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Tri Central Elementary
Elementary School · Tri-central Community Schools · Sharpsville, IN
A Tri-central Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2115 W 500 N, Sharpsville, IN 46068
- Math 33% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri Central Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,202
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–4 | 5.0 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tri-central Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri Central Elementary is listed in Tri-Central Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri Central Elementary
Tri Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Sharpsville, IN, part of Tri-central Community Schools, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,142 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri Central Elementary
What grades does Tri Central Elementary serve?
Tri Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tri Central Elementary?
Tri Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri Central Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri Central Elementary rank in IN?
Tri Central Elementary ranks #1,142 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tri Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tri Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri Central Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tri Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Tri Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tri Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri Central Elementary?
50.6% of students at Tri Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tipton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (765) 963-5885
- Area population (ZIP 46068)
- 2,555
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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