TRITON ELEMENTARY

www.triton.k12.mn.us

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Triton Elementary is a public school located in Dodge Center, Minnesota, serving as a key component of the Triton Public School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its primary-level students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success within the district’s broader educational framework.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Dodge Center area, often leveraging the district’s resources to provide extracurricular opportunities and student support services. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student achievements, reflecting a mission to bridge the gap between home and classroom to ensure a holistic educational experience.

411

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRITON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	71
Black	1
Two or More	19

White
320 (77.9 %)
Hispanic
71 (17.3 %)
Two or More
19 (4.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)418-7500
Website:	http://www.triton.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68