- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Rensselaer Middle School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180942001544 · Rensselaer, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 14.5:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rensselaer Central High School (432 students)
Rensselaer Middle School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rensselaer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rensselaer Cen
Rensselaer Central High School
432 students
- Rensselaer Cen
Rensselaer Central Primary School
398 students
- This school
Rensselaer Middle School
363 students
- Van Rensselaer
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
329 students
What this shows Rensselaer Middle School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rensselaer Middle School compares
Rensselaer Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~363 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.