Rensselaer Central Primary School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rensselaer Central Primary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Success Starts Here!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rensselaer Central Primary School is 0.33, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
80%
62%
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
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School?
398 students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rensselaer Central Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rensselaer Central Primary School?
Rensselaer Central Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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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