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#472 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 26% in state

Triton Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Northwestern Con School Corp · Fairland, IN

A Northwestern Con School Corp elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4976 W 600 N, Fairland, IN 46126

  • Math 65% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$10,408
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Triton Central Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
62%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Triton Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average388/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,730

Median home value

$232,900

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Northwestern Con School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$10,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Triton Central Elementary School is listed in Northwestern Con School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Triton Central Elementary School

Triton Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairland, IN, part of Northwestern Con School Corp, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Triton Central Elementary School

What grades does Triton Central Elementary School serve?

Triton Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Triton Central Elementary School?

Triton Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Central Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Triton Central Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Triton Central Elementary School rank in IN?

Triton Central Elementary School ranks #472 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Triton Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Triton Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Triton Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Triton Central Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Triton Central Elementary School a charter school?

No, Triton Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Triton Central Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Triton Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Triton Central Elementary School?

47.8% of students at Triton Central Elementary School 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 – 4th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 46126)
3,976
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
43.6
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 46126; 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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