Tri-Central Middle/High School is a four-year public high school located in Sharpsville, Indiana, in an unincorporated community approximately 9.2 miles northwest of Tipton, Indiana. The school was created by the merger of Windfall High School and Sharpsville-Prairie High School.
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tri Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri Central Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Mascot
Trojans
School Rankings
Tri Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri Central Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri Central Elementary School's ranking?
Tri Central Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Tri Central Elementary School?
387 students attend Tri Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tri Central Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri Central Elementary School?
Tri Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tri Central Elementary School offer ?
Tri Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri Central Elementary School part of?
Tri Central Elementary School is part of Tri-Central Community Schools School District.
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