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#737 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 40% in state

Triton Elementary School

Elementary School · Triton School Corporation · Bourbon, IN

A Triton School Corporation elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Triton Dr, Bourbon, IN 46504

  • Math 46% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,253
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Triton Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
40%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Triton 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$83,712

Median home value

$169,800

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46504; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bourbon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.51–100.6 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Triton School Corporation

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Triton Elementary School is listed in Triton School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Triton Elementary School

Triton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bourbon, IN, part of Triton School Corporation, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Triton Elementary School

What grades does Triton Elementary School serve?

Triton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Triton Elementary School?

Triton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Triton Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Triton Elementary School rank in IN?

Triton Elementary School ranks #737 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Triton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Triton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Triton Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Triton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Triton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

52.9% of students at Triton 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 – 6th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
Area population (ZIP 46504)
3,391
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
33.2
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 46504; 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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