Is Triton Elementary a good school?

Triton Elementary ranks 577 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Triton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Triton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Triton Elementary?

Students at Triton Elementary are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Triton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Triton Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Triton Middle School High : Triton High School

Triton Elementary

Summary:

Triton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dodge Center, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 411 students. The school is part of the Triton School District, which is ranked 178 out of 463 districts in the state.

While Triton Elementary has a higher percentage of white and Hispanic students compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is generally below the state average and many nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, Triton Elementary's proficiency rates were 49% in math and 39.8% in reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but white students and students with special needs performing significantly worse.

Triton Elementary's challenges extend beyond academic performance. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade. Additionally, the school has seen a sharp rise in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.87% in 2021-2022 to 48.42% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. In comparison, nearby schools like Kasson-Mantorville Elementary, Byron Intermediate School, and Blooming Prairie Elementary have higher proficiency rates and higher overall school rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927-9153

(507) 418-7500

District: Triton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
577^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,114

Students who attend Triton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Triton Middle School
High:	Triton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

17.3%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

See top rated Minnesota elementary schools

Compare Triton Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Triton Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Triton Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Triton Elementary employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Triton Elementary is $10,114.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Triton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Triton Elementary 577^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Triton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Triton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Triton School District 178^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Triton Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Triton Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	44.19	471^st	685	31.2%
2006	39.04	578^th	756	23.5%
2007	43.09	561^st	777	27.8%
2008	45.99	527^th	781	32.5%
2010	46.51	566^th	803	29.5%
2011	45.09	560^th	814	31.2%
2012	59.42	406^th	820	50.5%
2013	43.40	556^th	824	32.5%
2014	41.65	581^st	826	29.7%
2015	43.49	576^th	840	31.4%
2016	53.03	480^th	848	43.4%
2017	52.99	479^th	853	43.8%
2018	37.68	610^th	847	28.0%
2019	34.82	640^th	870	26.4%
2021	40.07	598^th	869	31.2%
2022	39.77	588^th	858	31.5%
2023	40.10	574^th	845	32.1%
2024	40.57	577^th	881	34.5%

See the entire list of Minnesota Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.06	344^th	463	25.7%
2019	32.40	374^th	515	27.4%
2021	49.13	208^th	417	50.1%
2022	43.14	302^nd	500	39.6%
2023	33.96	376^th	524	28.2%
2024	38.03	370^th	572	35.3%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	59.83	295^th	728	59.5%
2019	54.62	346^th	740	53.2%
2021	45.79	398^th	683	41.7%
2022	48.96	346^th	663	47.8%
2023	42.70	472^nd	774	39.0%
2024	52.66	380^th	793	52.1%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	33.94	592^nd	774	23.5%
2019	28.55	617^th	787	21.6%
2021	43.70	514^th	783	34.4%
2022	41.44	531^st	799	33.5%
2023	29.93	590^th	787	25.0%
2024	40.82	531^st	809	34.4%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.98	527^th	779	32.3%
2019	43.38	528^th	798	33.8%
2021	34.73	580^th	784	26.0%
2022	37.56	576^th	808	28.7%
2023	47.75	462^nd	799	42.2%
2024	39.22	549^th	826	33.5%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.97	82^nd	220	62.7%
2019	55.17	90^th	219	58.9%
2021	58.54	59^th	153	61.4%
2022	40.33	126^th	209	39.7%
2023	26.48	168^th	214	21.5%
2024	51.68	103^rd	249	58.6%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Triton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	17.27	663^rd	712	6.9%
2019	17.45	668^th	722	7.5%
2021	25.18	614^th	710	13.5%
2022	25.37	614^th	725	15.3%
2023	25.73	599^th	712	15.9%
2024	20.75	646^th	730	11.5%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Triton Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Triton Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Triton Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	371	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1994	362	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1995	461	1	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1996	461	1	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1997	470	0	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1998	329	1	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	18	371
1999	335	0	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2000	309	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2001	316	1	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2002	274	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2003	274	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2004	335	0	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2005	422	2	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2006	411	3	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
2007	410	4	0	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	503
2008	444	1	1	110	2	n/a	n/a	0	558
2009	433	8	1	109	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
2010	430	9	1	103	2	n/a	n/a	0	545
2011	469	1	0	122	2	0	9	0	603
2012	483	0	0	111	2	0	12	0	608
2013	483	0	0	117	0	1	25	0	626
2014	469	5	0	119	2	0	21	0	616
2015	414	10	0	111	1	0	18	0	554
2016	413	1	0	100	1	0	16	0	531
2017	409	4	0	106	1	0	9	0	529
2018	372	3	1	105	2	0	13	0	496
2019	372	3	0	92	0	0	13	0	480
2020	358	7	0	77	0	1	9	0	452
2021	342	4	1	80	0	1	12	0	440
2022	346	3	0	81	0	0	15	0	445
2023	320	1	0	71	0	0	19	0	411

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 Triton Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	373	22.1	16.9	0
1994	369	21.4	17.2	19.2
1995	479	27.0	17.7	9.6
1996	479	27.0	17.7	9.6
1997	490	27.0	18.1	26.3
1998	371	n/a	0.0	21.5
1999	361	29.8	12.1	16.3
2000	336	29.0	11.6	26.5
2001	339	26.3	12.9	27.7
2002	321	25.2	12.7	34
2003	321	25.2	12.7	34
2004	401	29.0	13.8	37.9
2005	506	37.5	13.5	38.5
2006	492	35.5	13.9	38.2
2007	503	33.5	15.0	40.4
2008	558	35.3	15.8	36.9
2009	552	36.8	15.0	44.2
2010	545	38.3	14.2	46.6
2011	603	36.9	16.3	45.6
2012	608	35.7	17.0	44.6
2013	626	41.0	15.2	46.5
2014	616	41.0	15.0	46.1
2015	554	43.0	12.8	45.5
2016	531	40.0	13.2	41.8
2017	529	40.7	12.9	44.4
2018	496	39.7	12.4	44.2
2019	480	38.9	12.3	39.2
2020	452	36.7	12.3	34.5
2021	440	37.8	11.6	30.9
2022	445	36.9	12.0	27.9
2023	411	36.9	11.1	48.4

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 Triton Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	373	22.1	16.9	0
1994	369	21.4	17.2	19.2
1995	479	27.0	17.7	9.6
1996	479	27.0	17.7	9.6
1997	490	27.0	18.1	26.3
1998	371	n/a	0.0	21.5
1999	361	29.8	12.1	16.3
2000	336	29.0	11.6	26.5
2001	339	26.3	12.9	27.7
2002	321	25.2	12.7	34
2003	321	25.2	12.7	34
2004	401	29.0	13.8	37.9
2005	506	37.5	13.5	38.5
2006	492	35.5	13.9	38.2
2007	503	33.5	15.0	40.4
2008	558	35.3	15.8	36.9
2009	552	36.8	15.0	44.2
2010	545	38.3	14.2	46.6
2011	603	36.9	16.3	45.6
2012	608	35.7	17.0	44.6
2013	626	41.0	15.2	46.5
2014	616	41.0	15.0	46.1
2015	554	43.0	12.8	45.5
2016	531	40.0	13.2	41.8
2017	529	40.7	12.9	44.4
2018	496	39.7	12.4	44.2
2019	480	38.9	12.3	39.2
2020	452	36.7	12.3	34.5
2021	440	37.8	11.6	30.9
2022	445	36.9	12.0	27.9
2023	411	36.9	11.1	48.4

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 Triton Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,114

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Triton 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 640^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 574^th of 845 Elementary schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Triton Elementary)	67.7	56.1	11.6%
3rd Grade Math (Triton School District)	67.7	56.1	11.6%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Triton Elementary)	47.7	33.3	14.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Triton School District)	47.7	33.3	14.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Triton Elementary)	56.6	53	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Triton School District)	56.6	53	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Triton Elementary)	50	33.3	16.7%
4th Grade Reading (Triton School District)	50	33.3	16.7%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Triton Elementary)	34.8	44.1	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Triton School District)	34.8	44.1	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Triton Elementary)	46.7	47.1	0.3%
5th Grade Reading (Triton School District)	46.7	47.1	0.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Triton Elementary)	39.1	37.3	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Triton School District)	39.1	37.3	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	480	411	14.4%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	92	71	22.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	372	320	14%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	48.4%	9.3%

Schools Near Triton Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Triton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	813 W Highway St	Dodge Center	55927	Dodge County	Triton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 418-7500	411	37	11.1	48.4%	320 (77.9%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	40.6	577^th of 881 public elementary schools	34.5%		40.1	574^th of 845 public elementary schools	32.1%	3	53.4	53.3	40.3	49.0	36.5	35.0	47.8	39.8	34.3	34.3	$10,114
Kasson-Mantorville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	604 16th St NE	Kasson	55944	Dodge County	Kasson-Mantorville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 634-1234	794	55	14.5	25.3%	701 (88.3%)	6 (0.8%)	52 (6.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.5%)	86.5	75^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.5%		80.7	129^th of 845 public elementary schools	84.7%	54	86.1	77.5		82.0	63.5	59.1		61.4			$9,277
Hayfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9 6th Ave SE	Hayfield	55940	Dodge County	Hayfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 671-1557	282	27	10.5	50.0%	257 (91.1%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	51.6	476^th of 881 public elementary schools	46.0%		59.3	376^th of 845 public elementary schools	55.5%	100	55.6	58.5	41.2	52.7	31.5	41.5	79.4	47.3	44.1	44.1	$3,193
Byron Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	820 7th Street NE	Byron	55920	Olmsted County	Byron Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 624-0311	526	36	14.4	18.3%	445 (84.6%)	10 (1.9%)	27 (5.1%)	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)								(n/a)											$9,538
Byron Intermediate School	Public	3-5	501 10th Ave NE	Byron	55920	Olmsted County	Byron Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 775-6620	553	29	18.8	14.5%	488 (88.2%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (4.0%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.4%)	91.5	28^th of 881 public elementary schools	96.8%		92.3	17^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.0%	11	82.2	83.5	85.9	83.9	72.8	66.8	73.9	71.2	69.2	69.2	$7,224
Blooming Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	123 2nd St NW	Blooming Prairie	55917	Steele County	Blooming Prairie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 583-4426	478	35	13.4	40.4%	448 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	77.2	170^th of 881 public elementary schools	80.7%		67.3	277^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.2%	107	81.4	65.2		73.4	55.7	55.7		55.7			$10,091
Gibbs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5525 56th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-4100	730	37	19.5	36.4%	388 (53.2%)	145 (19.9%)	46 (6.3%)	83 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.2%)	65.9	300^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.9%					(n/a)	62.0	70.4	48.3	60.0	50.4	61.1	56.8	55.8	44.9	44.9	$10,777
Pine Island Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8749 County Road 5	Pine Island	55963	Goodhue County	Pine Island Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 356-8581	602	36	16.5	21.3%	544 (90.4%)	12 (2.0%)	23 (3.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.3%)	78.9	153^rd of 881 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.3	136^th of 845 public elementary schools	83.9%	17	74.1	79.1		76.6	50.9	60.0		55.4			$9,543
Bishop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	406 36th Ave NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3100	512	35	14.7	41.2%	275 (53.7%)	69 (13.5%)	59 (11.5%)	73 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)	61.7	353^rd of 881 public elementary schools	59.9%					(n/a)	75.5	60.5	40.7	59.3	56.1	50.0	55.0	54.0	38.5	38.5	$12,598
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-6	747 Havana Rd	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8100	593	36	16.4	37.1%	502 (84.7%)	9 (1.5%)	62 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	63	339^th of 881 public elementary schools	61.5%		68.9	266^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.5%	73	71.6	72.0	54.3	65.7	50.5	49.5	58.1	52.8	30.2	30.2	$11,280

Triton Elementary

Triton Elementary:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Triton School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for Triton Elementary

Rank History for all students at Triton Elementary

Rank History for Special Education students at Triton Elementary

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Triton Elementary

Rank History for Female students at Triton Elementary

Rank History for Male students at Triton Elementary

Rank History for Hispanic students at Triton Elementary

Rank History for White students at Triton Elementary

Enrollment information for Triton Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Triton Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Triton Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Triton Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Triton Elementary

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Triton Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions about Triton Elementary

Rate Triton Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!