VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RENSSELAER, NY with about 690 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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, New York, serving as a primary component of the Rensselaer City School District. Situated on Van Rensselaer Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on foundational academic instruction while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Rensselaer City School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The institution utilizes its official website, rcsd.k12.ny.us, to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. Through these efforts, Van Rensselaer Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for long-term educational achievement.

For more information, contact VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 436-4618 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

25 VAN RENSSELAER DR
RENSSELAER, NY 12144-2694
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VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RENSSELAER, NY with about 690 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
690
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 690 students

White
52.2%
Asian
15.5%
Black or African American
12.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.