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#975 of 1,823 schools in IN
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Rensselaer Central Primary School
Elementary School · Rensselaer Central School Corp · Rensselaer, IN
A Rensselaer Central School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1144 N Melville St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rensselaer Central Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,359
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47978; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rensselaer Central School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rensselaer Central Primary School is listed in Rensselaer Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer Central Primary School is a public elementary school in Rensselaer, IN, part of Rensselaer Central School Corp, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 1,823 schools in IN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rensselaer Central Primary School
What grades does Rensselaer Central Primary School serve?
Rensselaer Central Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Rensselaer Central Primary School?
Rensselaer Central Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central Primary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rensselaer Central Primary School rank in IN?
Rensselaer Central Primary School ranks #975 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Rensselaer Central Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rensselaer Central Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rensselaer Central Primary School a charter school?
No, Rensselaer Central Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rensselaer Central Primary School a Title I school?
No, Rensselaer Central Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rensselaer Central Primary School?
53.0% of students at Rensselaer Central Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (219) 866-5441
- Area population (ZIP 47978)
- 10,097
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47978; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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