D−
Rensselaer Central Primary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–2
1144 N Melville St, Rensselaer, IN 47978 · (219) 866-5441 · Part of Rensselaer Central School Corporation
Students
398
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–2
What stands out about Rensselaer Central Primary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 39 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 46 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 28.8% since 2020
- Next stop for Newton kids: Van Rensselaer Elementary School
On the path
Where Newton kids come from and go next.
PK–2Rensselaer Central Primary SchoolYou are here
3–5Van Rensselaer Elementary Schoolin Rensselaer
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 42.6%
Location
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1144 N Melville St, Rensselaer
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K66
Kindergarten104
Grade 1118
Grade 2110
Enrollment over time
309’20
351’21
386’22
387’23
398’24
Up 28.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Black <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.