Triton Central Middle School in Fairland, IN

At a glance

Reported students

426

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana middle enrollment

36th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

472

Triton Central Middle School: 426 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 483
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 17.3:1

What the reported data says about Triton Central Middle School

Triton Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Fairland. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Triton Central Schools. NCES reports 426 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Triton Central Middle School

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.7%
Students with disabilities: 13.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 37.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.33
Psychologists (FTE): 0.33
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black1.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial2.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Triton Central High School

High · Grades 09–12

472 reported students

Triton Central Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

516 reported students

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Public schools near Triton Central Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Triton Central High School High · Triton Central Schools	09–12	472	0.2 mi
Franklin Central Junior High Middle · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp	07–08	1,797	7.3 mi
Shelbyville Middle School Middle · Shelbyville Central Schools	06–08	886	8.5 mi
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate Middle · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp	04–06	1,365	8.6 mi
Edgewood Intermediate School Middle · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp	04–06	1,300	9.9 mi
New Palestine Jr High School Middle · New Palestine Community Schools	07–08	606	9.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Triton Central Middle School

What grades does Triton Central Middle School serve?

Triton Central Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Triton Central Schools.

How many students attend Triton Central Middle School?

Triton Central Middle School reported 426 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 483 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Triton Central Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 426 students and 34.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Triton Central Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Triton Central Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Triton Central Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Triton Central Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

37.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Triton Central Middle School in?

Triton Central Middle School is part of Triton Central Schools, based in Fairland, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Triton Central Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Triton Central High School (0.2 mi), Franklin Central Junior High (7.3 mi), Shelbyville Middle School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.