Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Regular School · Rensselaer, IN
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a regular school school in Rensselaer, Indiana, serving grades 03–05 with 329 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 84% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 41 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 329 | 159M / 170F |
English Language Learners: 27 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% +20pp | 37.0% | 307 |
| Reading Proficiency | 55.0% +12.8pp | 42.2% | 307 |
| Science Proficiency | 45-49% | — | 104 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 329 | 100% |
Contact & Location
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Phone: (219)866-8212
Other Schools in District
- Rensselaer Central Primary School Elementary
- Rensselaer Central High School High
- Rensselaer Central Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 47978) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180942001545
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD