Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 25 Van Rensselaer Dr
       Rensselaer, NY  12144-2694


(518) 436-4618

District: Rensselaer City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2125th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,453 Help


Students who attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.1%
Two or more races:
16.8%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.1%), two or more races (16.8%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is $11,453.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Van Rensselaer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Rensselaer Elementary School 2125th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Van Rensselaer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Asian students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Rensselaer City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rensselaer City School District 795th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.58 1335th 2206 39.5%
2007 41.05 1535th 2219 30.8%
2008 36.35 1652nd 2227 25.8%
2009 40.16 1630th 2257 27.8%
2010 31.14 1726th 2263 23.7%
2011 35.55 1621st 2286 29.1%
2012 24.66 1868th 2320 19.5%
2013 30.08 1714th 2325 26.3%
2014 31.34 1678th 2345 28.4%
2015 29.02 1734th 2352 26.3%
2016 23.29 1909th 2366 19.3%
2017 15.78 2121st 2386 11.1%
2018 14.19 2167th 2395 9.5%
2019 16.58 2097th 2413 13.1%
2021 15.85 1942nd 2201 11.8%
2022 23.33 1958th 2434 19.6%
2023 17.08 2125th 2439 12.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.82 177th 202 12.4%
2019 18.33 151st 180 16.1%
2021 39.56 80th 143 44.1%
2022 37.75 163rd 289 43.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.91 469th 938 50.0%
2021 40.11 266th 454 41.4%
2022 47.13 436th 1027 57.5%
2023 54.59 308th 1001 69.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 1720th 1941 11.4%
2019 23.98 1623rd 1859 12.7%
2021 20.94 946th 1044 9.4%
2022 31.70 1463rd 2031 28.0%
2023 23.80 1701st 2016 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.20 1867th 2045 8.7%
2019 17.58 1856th 2032 8.7%
2021 18.91 1513th 1678 9.8%
2022 21.89 1814th 2099 13.6%
2023 16.46 1869th 2041 8.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.08 2106th 2338 9.9%
2019 19.54 2017th 2357 14.4%
2021 24.74 1574th 1955 19.5%
2022 28.43 1808th 2401 24.7%
2023 19.34 2064th 2403 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 2114th 2340 9.7%
2019 16.26 2091st 2358 11.3%
2021 9.83 1853rd 1961 5.5%
2022 21.05 2026th 2400 15.6%
2023 16.99 2117th 2400 11.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.18 549th 601 8.7%
2019 14.24 506th 548 7.7%
2021 5.25 409th 430 4.9%
2022 17.88 590th 671 12.1%
2023 26.10 493rd 605 18.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 780th 948 17.7%
2019 21.02 763rd 891 14.4%
2021 20.82 351st 427 17.8%
2022 24.71 744th 936 20.5%
2023 29.29 614th 857 28.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 1085th 1392 22.1%
2019 37.56 807th 1315 38.6%
2021 44.73 435th 818 46.8%
2022 29.04 1152nd 1503 23.4%
2023 23.82 1169th 1429 18.2%
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Rank History for White students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.58 1371st 1408 2.6%
2019 7.27 1297th 1338 3.1%
2021 6.18 1194th 1224 2.5%
2022 10.95 1312th 1399 6.2%
2023 7.27 1279th 1337 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Van Rensselaer Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 497 42 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1990 517 34 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1991 493 34 0 12 6 n/a n/a 30 575
1992 534 30 1 12 4 n/a n/a 0 581
1993 510 43 0 13 5 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 529 43 0 17 6 n/a n/a 0 595
1995 548 76 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 548 76 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 525 70 0 15 6 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 501 79 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 475 81 6 21 3 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 475 92 6 13 0 n/a n/a 1 587
2001 440 76 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 432 90 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 432 90 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 412 77 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 380 77 22 19 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 369 90 30 19 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 341 84 26 10 10 n/a n/a 33 504
2008 356 60 40 13 0 n/a n/a 34 503
2009 353 73 47 21 0 n/a n/a 30 524
2010 375 69 55 23 0 n/a n/a 43 565
2011 430 82 63 37 0 0 36 0 648
2012 407 62 92 45 0 0 43 0 649
2013 509 76 87 14 0 0 19 0 705
2014 435 64 93 40 0 0 36 0 668
2015 427 67 93 46 0 0 51 0 684
2016 392 75 103 55 0 0 68 0 693
2017 368 79 95 54 0 0 67 0 663
2018 360 86 107 72 1 0 64 0 690
2019 331 89 96 79 1 0 72 0 668
2020 310 65 94 75 1 0 70 0 615
2021 266 70 91 70 1 0 62 0 560
2022 245 55 72 61 0 0 72 0 505
2023 232 46 65 67 0 0 83 0 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 545 36.9 14.7 n/a
1990 558 36.9 15.1 n/a
1991 575 41.4 13.8 n/a
1992 581 36.4 15.9 n/a
1993 571 35.5 16.1 n/a
1994 595 37.5 15.9 60.5
1995 627 40.2 15.6 52.6
1996 627 40.2 15.6 52.6
1997 616 41.1 15.0 59.3
1998 599 41.7 14.4 52.4
1999 586 39.7 14.8 57
2000 587 44.2 13.3 66.6
2001 542 42.0 12.9 59
2002 547 45.7 12.0 74.2
2003 547 45.7 12.0 74.2
2004 520 n/a n/a n/a
2005 500 41.7 12.0 78.4
2006 512 44.0 11.6 62.7
2007 504 42.0 12.0 63.7
2008 503 44.0 11.4 65
2009 524 43.0 12.2 68.6
2010 565 45.0 12.5 69.5
2011 648 56.0 11.5 54
2012 649 46.0 14.1 71
2013 705 49.0 14.3 74.8
2014 668 46.5 14.3 57.3
2015 684 51.0 13.4 60.5
2016 693 53.0 13.0 70.9
2017 663 51.3 12.9 74.1
2018 690 51.0 13.5 62.6
2019 668 51.0 13.0 0
2020 615 52.0 11.8 66.7
2021 560 42.7 13.0 58.4
2022 505 37.7 13.3 45.9
2023 493 31.2 15.7 70.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 545 36.9 14.7 n/a
1990 558 36.9 15.1 n/a
1991 575 41.4 13.8 n/a
1992 581 36.4 15.9 n/a
1993 571 35.5 16.1 n/a
1994 595 37.5 15.9 60.5
1995 627 40.2 15.6 52.6
1996 627 40.2 15.6 52.6
1997 616 41.1 15.0 59.3
1998 599 41.7 14.4 52.4
1999 586 39.7 14.8 57
2000 587 44.2 13.3 66.6
2001 542 42.0 12.9 59
2002 547 45.7 12.0 74.2
2003 547 45.7 12.0 74.2
2004 520 n/a n/a n/a
2005 500 41.7 12.0 78.4
2006 512 44.0 11.6 62.7
2007 504 42.0 12.0 63.7
2008 503 44.0 11.4 65
2009 524 43.0 12.2 68.6
2010 565 45.0 12.5 69.5
2011 648 56.0 11.5 54
2012 649 46.0 14.1 71
2013 705 49.0 14.3 74.8
2014 668 46.5 14.3 57.3
2015 684 51.0 13.4 60.5
2016 693 53.0 13.0 70.9
2017 663 51.3 12.9 74.1
2018 690 51.0 13.5 62.6
2019 668 51.0 13.0 0
2020 615 52.0 11.8 66.7
2021 560 42.7 13.0 58.4
2022 505 37.7 13.3 45.9
2023 493 31.2 15.7 70.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201697.9%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%
201798.5%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.8%99.2%
201897.8%0.2%0.2%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.8%99.2%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.7%99.5%
202099.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $99 (1.2%) $8,353 (98.8%) $8,452
2020 $00 (0.0%) $9,910 (100.0%) $9,910
2021 $00 (0.0%) $9,702 (100.0%) $9,702
2022 $117 (1.0%) $11,336 (99.0%) $11,453

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Rensselaer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2097th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2125th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Rensselaer Elementary School)2923.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer City School District)2922.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Van Rensselaer Elementary School)2317.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Rensselaer City School District)2317.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Rensselaer Elementary School)3239.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer City School District)3239.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Van Rensselaer Elementary School)2130.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Math (Rensselaer City School District)2030
 10%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Rensselaer Elementary School)2027.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer City School District)2026.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Van Rensselaer Elementary School)1318.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Rensselaer City School District)1318
 5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students668493
 26.2%
African American8946
 48.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9665
 32.3%
Hispanic7967
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White331232
 29.9%
Two or More Races7283
 15.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%70.2%
 70.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Van Rensselaer Elementary School.

Students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School are 47% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 9% African American.

Students who attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School

Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of New York elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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