Rensselaer Central School Corp School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,598 students in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District. Rensselaer Central School Corp School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District are Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 62% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Rensselaer Central School Corp School District |
| School District Website | http://www.rensselaerschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (219) 866-7822 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IN) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,924 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,598 Students | 1,052,826 Students |
| # of Teachers | 110 Teachers | 60,859 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 373 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #169 out of 373 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 62% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.51 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 2,103 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 25,462 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 165 Students | 125,582 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 132,751 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 13% |
| # of White Students | 1,386 Students | 714,936 Students |
| % White Students | 87% | 68% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 802 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 34 Students | 51,238 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 35 | 18,972 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 125 | 77,895 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 113 | 76,250 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 91 | 76,421 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 110 | 78,682 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 104 | 80,063 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 120 | 79,953 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 124 | 79,149 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 150 | 78,435 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 126 | 79,979 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 118 | 80,524 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 128 | 80,772 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 126 | 83,667 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 126 | 80,340 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 2 | 1,724 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,137 is higher than the state median of $11,838. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is higher than the state median of $10,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IN) |
| Total Revenue | $24 MM | $16 MM |
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| Spending | $23 MM | $15 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,137 | $11,838 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,098 | $10,933 |
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Rensselaer Central School Corp School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Van Rensselaer Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 72%902 E WashingtonRank:7/Top 50%10
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 2-5 | 330 students
- Rank: #22.Rensselaer Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 70%1106 Bomber BlvdRank:6/Top 50%10
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8 | 400 students
- Rank: #33.Rensselaer Central High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%1106 E Grace StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Grades: 9-12 | 500 students
- Rank: #44.1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
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