Rensselaer Central Primary School vs Van Rensselaer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
398 students
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
329 students
| Measure | Rensselaer Central Primary School Rensselaer, Indiana | Van Rensselaer Elementary School Rensselaer, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,053 | #504 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24076 of 50,301 | #22670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 398 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Rensselaer | Rensselaer |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Rensselaer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 51.6).
- •Van Rensselaer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 51%).
- •Rensselaer Central Primary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Rensselaer Central Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 329.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rensselaer Central Primary School better than Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 51.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rensselaer Central Primary School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rensselaer and Rensselaer in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rensselaer Central Primary School: 398. Van Rensselaer Elementary School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rensselaer Central Primary School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Rensselaer Central Primary School is 554th of 1,053 and Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 504th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).