Rensselaer Central Primary School serves 386 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rensselaer Central Primary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rensselaer Central Primary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
386 students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rensselaer Central Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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