Rensselaer Central Primary School serves 387 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 387 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 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rensselaer Central Primary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School?
387 students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rensselaer Central Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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