Top Rankings
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,482 students in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Schools in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,482 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,818 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,818
$13,222
Spending / Student
$15,302
$12,852
Best Rensselaer Central School Corp School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-2
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,482 students.
What is the rank of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District is ranked #51 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
83% of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District?
Rensselaer Central School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Rensselaer Central School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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