Top Rankings
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,521 students in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,521 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
14%
# Black Students
12 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,254 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
82%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
117
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,412 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,412
$13,148
Spending / Student
$14,909
$12,780
Best Rensselaer Central School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Magnet School
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,521 students.
What is the rank of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District is ranked #52 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
82% of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Rensselaer Central School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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