VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rensselaer Central School Corp school district, located in Rensselaer, IN with about 330 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Van Rensselaer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a public school located in Rensselaer, Indiana, serving as a foundational part of the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it strives to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors by fostering a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Van Rensselaer Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a focus on the unique needs of elementary-aged children, the school plays a vital role in the local community, working to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Van Rensselaer Elementary School at (219) 866-8212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978-2999
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VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rensselaer, IN with about 330 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
330
Teachers:
21.08
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 330 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
42.7%
Male
57.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.