Rensselaer Central School Corp

Rensselaer Central School Corp is an open, regular public school district headquartered at 900 E Washington St in Rensselaer, Indiana. Classified as a distant town setting within the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, the district operates four active facilities serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Drawing from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data, the district maintains an overall enrollment of 1,522 students, comprising 696 female and 826 male learners across its grade levels. As a non-charter district operating independently of any supervisory union, it delivers continuous educational programming across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Families, students, and researchers can reach the district administration at (219) 866-7822 or visit their official website at http://www.rensselaerschools.org.

To support its academic and operational functions, Rensselaer Central School Corp employs a total workforce of 598 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This comprehensive team includes 210 FTE teachers, 86.5 FTE instructional aides, and 301.5 FTE support personnel, ensuring dedicated learning environments and district upkeep. The student body reflects a diverse community composition, including 1,229 White, 235 Hispanic, 35 multiracial, 10 Black, 7 Asian, and 6 American Indian students. Encompassing state and national legislative footprints—including US Congressional District 1804, Indiana State Senate District 18006, and Indiana State House District 18016—the corporation remains a cornerstone of public education in the region.