At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508
Rensselaer Park Elementary School: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.7:1
What the reported data says about Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Troy. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lansingburgh Central School District. NCES reports 419 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rensselaer Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.64 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black15.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial15.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lansingburgh Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Turnpike Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
542 reported students
Knickerbacker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
474 reported students
Lansingburgh Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
625 reported students
Public schools near Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Schaick Island School Elementary · Cohoes City School District | PK–05 | 124 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 2 Elementary · Troy City School District | PK–05 | 249 | 1.5 mi |
| Heatly School Elementary · Green Island Union Free School District | PK–08 | 223 | 1.7 mi |
| Turnpike Elementary School Elementary · Lansingburgh Central School District | PK–03 | 542 | 1.7 mi |
| Abram Lansing School Elementary · Cohoes City School District | PK–05 | 305 | 1.8 mi |
| PS 18 Elementary · Troy City School District | KG–05 | 313 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer Park Elementary School
What grades does Rensselaer Park Elementary School serve?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lansingburgh Central School District.
How many students attend Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 428 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 419 students and 43.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rensselaer Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lansingburgh Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rensselaer Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rensselaer Park Elementary School in?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is part of Lansingburgh Central School District, based in Troy, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Van Schaick Island School (0.8 mi), PS 2 (1.5 mi), Heatly School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.