Enrollment
363
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rensselaer, IN
Rensselaer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rensselaer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180942001544
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rensselaer Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rensselaer · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rensselaer Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rensselaer Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN.
School address
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180942001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rensselaer Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rensselaer Middle School
Rensselaer Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rensselaer, Indiana, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 483 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #174.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rensselaer Central School Corp also operates Rensselaer Central High School (432 students) and Rensselaer Central Primary School (398 students) alongside Rensselaer Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rensselaer Middle School compares
Rensselaer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Rensselaer Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rensselaer Central School Corp, which includes Rensselaer Middle School.
$14,155
Per student
+17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rensselaer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Central Primary 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer Middle School
How many students attend Rensselaer Middle School?
Rensselaer Middle School has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rensselaer, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Middle School?
40.9% of students at Rensselaer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rensselaer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rensselaer Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Rensselaer, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rensselaer Middle School?
Rensselaer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rensselaer Middle School rank among public schools in Rensselaer?
By Resource Investment Index, Rensselaer Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Rensselaer on the city page.
Is Rensselaer Middle School a good school?
Rensselaer Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rensselaer Central School Corp?
Besides Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer Central School Corp also operates Rensselaer Central High School (432 students), Rensselaer Central Primary School (398 students), and Van Rensselaer Elementary School (329 students). See the Rensselaer Central School Corp district page for the complete list.
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