Rensselaer Central Primary School

Rensselaer Central School Corp
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
386 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Rensselaer Central Primary School, located at 1144 N Melville St in Rensselaer, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Rensselaer Central School Corporation, the primary school is dedicated to fostering the early academic and social development of its youngest learners. The school environment is structured to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills, providing students with the necessary building blocks for their future educational journeys.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Rensselaer, often emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from a close-knit community feel. By focusing on a student-centered curriculum, the primary school strives to create an engaging and safe space that encourages curiosity and a positive attitude toward learning. It remains a key component of the district’s mission to prepare children for the transitions that follow in the elementary and intermediate levels of their schooling.
386
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    317 (82.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (13.5 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp
Phone: (219)866-5441
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 62
Kindergarten 117
Grade 1 107
Grade 2 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer Central School Corp
321 Students
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978 (0.8 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th