- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rensselaer, NY
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362445003342
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Rensselaer Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rensselaer · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rensselaer, NY.
School address
District: Rensselaer City School District · New York
NCES ID 362445003342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Van Rensselaer Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362445003342 · Rensselaer, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 15.7:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (462 students)
Van Rensselaer Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Van Rensselaer Elementary School compares
Van Rensselaer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 13.1%
African American 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Van Rensselaer Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rensselaer City School District reports $22,843 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 Junior/Senior High 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
Nationwide other 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Rensselaer Elementary School
How many students attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rensselaer, NY. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Rensselaer, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 schools in Rensselaer?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rensselaer, NY. 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 City School District?
Besides Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer City School District also operates Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (462 students). See the Rensselaer City School District district page for the complete list.