- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rensselaer, IN
Rensselaer Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Rensselaer Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180942001543
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rensselaer Central High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rensselaer · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rensselaer Central High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rensselaer Central High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN.
School address
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180942001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rensselaer Central High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 180942001543 · Rensselaer, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 12.3:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Rensselaer Central Primary School (398 students)
Rensselaer Central High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rensselaer Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rensselaer Central High School
432 students
- Rensselaer Cen
Rensselaer Central Primary School
398 students
- Rensselaer Mid
Rensselaer Middle School
363 students
- Van Rensselaer
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
329 students
What this shows Rensselaer Central High School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rensselaer Central High School compares
Rensselaer Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Rensselaer Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rensselaer Central School Corp reports $13,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rensselaer Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Central Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Rensselaer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rensselaer Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer Central High School
How many students attend Rensselaer Central High School?
Rensselaer Central High School has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rensselaer, IN. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central High School is 12.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rensselaer Central High School?
36.9% of students at Rensselaer Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rensselaer Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Rensselaer Central High School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Rensselaer, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rensselaer Central High School?
Rensselaer Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rensselaer Central High School rank among public schools in Rensselaer?
By Resource Investment Index, Rensselaer Central High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rensselaer Central School Corp?
Besides Rensselaer Central High School, Rensselaer Central School Corp also operates Rensselaer Central Primary School (398 students), Rensselaer Middle School (363 students), and Van Rensselaer Elementary School (329 students). See the Rensselaer Central School Corp district page for the complete list.