Tri Central Elementary

Summary:

Tri Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Sharpsville, Indiana, serving 377 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tri-Central Community Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri Central Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 41.99% of 3rd-grade students at Tri Central Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 34.2% for the district and 38.6% for the state. However, the school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. Tri Central Elementary serves a population with a significant percentage (45.36%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Wallace Elementary in the Kokomo School Corporation district, Tri Central Elementary outperforms them in both ELA and Math test scores. However, the school still has room for improvement, particularly in reducing chronic absenteeism and continuing to close the achievement gap with the state averages, especially in 3rd-grade ELA and Math.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2115 W 500 N
       Sharpsville, IN  46068


(765) 963-5885

District: Tri-Central Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
478th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,826 Help


Students who attend Tri Central Elementary usually attend:

High:    Tri Central Middle-High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tri Central Elementary ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri Central Elementary is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri Central Elementary is $8,826.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tri Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tri-Central Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-Central Community Schools 197th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri Central Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.30 423rd 959 55.9%
2006 49.69 560th 961 41.7%
2007 52.24 552nd 985 44.0%
2008 59.63 443rd 996 55.5%
2009 66.50 346th 1003 65.5%
2010 63.60 403rd 1009 60.1%
2011 51.72 604th 1025 41.1%
2012 52.25 578th 1015 43.1%
2013 48.06 645th 1035 37.7%
2014 22.40 907th 1036 12.5%
2015 62.79 413th 1040 60.3%
2016 77.94 183rd 1046 82.5%
2017 68.15 332nd 1033 67.9%
2018 54.50 530th 1027 48.4%
2019 51.76 554th 1031 46.3%
2021 56.51 457th 1016 55.0%
2022 50.50 547th 1020 46.4%
2023 54.89 479th 1016 52.9%
2024 54.19 478th 1010 52.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Tri Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 564 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1989 577 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1990 574 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1991 584 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1992 566 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1993 526 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 497 0 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 522 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 522 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 521 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 559 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 545 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 459 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 459 2 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 443 5 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 443 5 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 431 2 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 441 1 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 444 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 441 1 3 13 0 n/a n/a 7 465
2008 428 1 3 13 0 n/a n/a 7 452
2009 427 1 2 24 1 n/a n/a 5 460
2010 389 1 3 20 0 n/a n/a 10 423
2011 353 2 1 26 2 0 1 0 385
2012 341 1 1 21 0 1 3 0 368
2013 323 0 1 22 0 1 10 0 357
2014 301 0 2 30 1 0 14 0 348
2015 299 0 2 29 0 0 15 0 345
2016 267 0 4 26 0 0 17 0 314
2017 298 1 4 24 0 0 16 0 343
2018 307 2 5 29 0 0 13 0 356
2019 323 0 4 29 0 0 16 0 372
2020 323 1 7 21 0 0 11 0 363
2021 305 1 7 22 0 0 17 0 352
2022 307 0 5 19 0 0 15 0 346
2023 346 0 6 10 0 0 15 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 622 29.5 21.0 0
1989 606 30.5 19.8 9.2
1990 604 31.5 19.1 13.6
1991 627 29.8 21.0 17.5
1992 591 29.1 20.3 12
1993 544 30.0 18.1 13.8
1994 533 30.0 17.8 15.6
1995 541 29.1 18.6 13.9
1996 541 29.1 18.6 13.9
1997 545 29.8 18.3 15.8
1998 578 29.6 19.5 13.1
1999 560 30.4 18.4 19.1
2000 467 27.7 16.9 12.8
2001 475 27.9 17.0 13.9
2002 462 29.2 15.8 17.3
2003 462 29.2 15.8 17.3
2004 442 27.2 16.3 19.9
2005 455 28.9 15.7 22.2
2006 460 29.9 15.4 24.8
2007 465 n/a n/a 26
2008 452 27.7 16.3 29
2009 460 29.2 15.8 33.8
2010 423 29.6 14.2 36.1
2011 385 27.8 13.8 39
2012 368 27.6 13.2 42.4
2013 357 23.1 15.4 44.5
2014 348 21.7 16.0 46.8
2015 345 23.0 15.0 46.4
2016 314 21.0 14.9 43.3
2017 343 20.5 16.7 40.8
2018 356 20.0 17.8 43.3
2019 372 20.0 18.6 45.2
2020 363 20.0 18.1 41.9
2021 352 20.0 17.6 44.6
2022 346 22.0 15.7 44.8
2023 377 24.5 15.3 45.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 622 29.5 21.0 0
1989 606 30.5 19.8 9.2
1990 604 31.5 19.1 13.6
1991 627 29.8 21.0 17.5
1992 591 29.1 20.3 12
1993 544 30.0 18.1 13.8
1994 533 30.0 17.8 15.6
1995 541 29.1 18.6 13.9
1996 541 29.1 18.6 13.9
1997 545 29.8 18.3 15.8
1998 578 29.6 19.5 13.1
1999 560 30.4 18.4 19.1
2000 467 27.7 16.9 12.8
2001 475 27.9 17.0 13.9
2002 462 29.2 15.8 17.3
2003 462 29.2 15.8 17.3
2004 442 27.2 16.3 19.9
2005 455 28.9 15.7 22.2
2006 460 29.9 15.4 24.8
2007 465 n/a n/a 26
2008 452 27.7 16.3 29
2009 460 29.2 15.8 33.8
2010 423 29.6 14.2 36.1
2011 385 27.8 13.8 39
2012 368 27.6 13.2 42.4
2013 357 23.1 15.4 44.5
2014 348 21.7 16.0 46.8
2015 345 23.0 15.0 46.4
2016 314 21.0 14.9 43.3
2017 343 20.5 16.7 40.8
2018 356 20.0 17.8 43.3
2019 372 20.0 18.6 45.2
2020 363 20.0 18.1 41.9
2021 352 20.0 17.6 44.6
2022 346 22.0 15.7 44.8
2023 377 24.5 15.3 45.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $176 (2.2%) $7,817 (97.8%) $7,993
2020 $160 (2.1%) $7,399 (97.9%) $7,560
2021 $257 (3.1%) $7,974 (96.9%) $8,231
2022 $634 (7.2%) $8,192 (92.8%) $8,826

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri Central Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 554th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 479th of 1016 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri Central Elementary)39.315.3
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Central Community Schools)39.315.3
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tri Central Elementary)57.135.6
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Tri-Central Community Schools)57.135.6
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri Central Elementary)48.148.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Central Community Schools)48.148.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Tri Central Elementary)48.153.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Tri-Central Community Schools)48.153.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tri Central Elementary)61.538.7
 22.8%
   4th Grade Science (Tri-Central Community Schools)61.538.7
 22.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri Central Elementary)43.846.7
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Central Community Schools)43.846.7
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Tri Central Elementary)34.445
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Tri-Central Community Schools)34.445
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tri Central Elementary)53.145
 8.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Tri-Central Community Schools)53.145
 8.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372377
 1.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic2910
 65.5%
Pacific Islander00
White323346
 7.1%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%45.4%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri Central Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Tri Central Elementary.

Students who attend Tri Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tri Central Middle-High School

Tri Central Elementary ranks 478th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Tri Central Elementary are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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