Rensselaer Central Primary School

1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rensselaer Central Primary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rensselaer Central Primary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
85%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Rensselaer Central Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rensselaer Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rensselaer Central Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School?
351 students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rensselaer Central Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rensselaer Central Primary School?
Rensselaer Central Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rensselaer Central Primary School offer ?
Rensselaer Central Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Rensselaer Central Primary School part of?
Rensselaer Central Primary School is part of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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