Van Rensselaer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 · Rensselaer Central School Corp
#504 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#22670 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Rensselaer, in the Rensselaer Central School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 329 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 504th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 329.
There are 4 schools in Rensselaer; Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Rensselaer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students · 299 m away
Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students · 571 m away
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
398 students · 1.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Rensselaer Elementary School a good school?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #504 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Rensselaer Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks #504 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #22670 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School had 329 students in 2025.
Is Van Rensselaer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Van Rensselaer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.