- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rensselaer, IN
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Rensselaer Central Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180942001542
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rensselaer Central Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rensselaer · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rensselaer Central Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rensselaer Central Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN.
School address
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180942001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Rensselaer Central Primary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180942001542 · Rensselaer, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 16.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rensselaer Central High School (432 students)
Rensselaer Central Primary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rensselaer Central Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rensselaer Cen
Rensselaer Central High School
432 students
- This school
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 Primary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rensselaer Central Primary School compares
Rensselaer Central Primary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Rensselaer Central Primary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Rensselaer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rensselaer Central Primary 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 other 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer Central Primary School
How many students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School?
Rensselaer Central Primary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rensselaer, IN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central Primary School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rensselaer Central Primary School?
50.8% of students at Rensselaer Central Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rensselaer Central Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Rensselaer Central Primary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Rensselaer, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rensselaer Central Primary School?
Rensselaer Central Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Rensselaer?
By Resource Investment Index, Rensselaer Central Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Rensselaer Central School Corp also operates Rensselaer Central High School (432 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.