- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rensselaer, IN
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Rensselaer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180942001545
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Rensselaer Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rensselaer · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN.
School address
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180942001545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Van Rensselaer Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180942001545 · Rensselaer, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 16.4:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rensselaer Central High School (432 students)
Van Rensselaer Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Van Rensselaer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rensselaer Cen
Rensselaer Central High School
432 students
- Rensselaer Cen
Rensselaer Central Primary School
398 students
- Rensselaer Mid
Rensselaer Middle School
363 students
- This school
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
329 students
What this shows Van Rensselaer Elementary School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Rensselaer Elementary School compares
Van Rensselaer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Van Rensselaer Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rensselaer Central School Corp reports $13,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Rensselaer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Central Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Rensselaer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Rensselaer Elementary School
How many students attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rensselaer, IN. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Rensselaer, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Rensselaer Elementary School rank among public schools in Rensselaer?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rensselaer Central School Corp?
Besides Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Central School Corp also operates Rensselaer Central High School (432 students), Rensselaer Central Primary School (398 students), and Rensselaer Middle School (363 students). See the Rensselaer Central School Corp district page for the complete list.