School overview
At a glance
Reported students
329
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,054 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380.5
Van Rensselaer Elementary School: 329 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Rensselaer. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Rensselaer Central School Corp. NCES reports 329 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,054 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 433.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Van Rensselaer Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.6%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Rensselaer Central School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
398 reported students
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
363 reported students
Rensselaer Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
432 reported students