Excellent
#210 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 12% in state
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Elementary School · Rensselaer Central School Corp · Rensselaer, IN
A Rensselaer Central School Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
902 E Washington, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- Math 57% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Rensselaer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,359
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47978; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rensselaer Central School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is listed in Rensselaer Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rensselaer, IN, part of Rensselaer Central School Corp, serving approximately 310 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Rensselaer Elementary School
What grades does Van Rensselaer Elementary School serve?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Rensselaer Elementary School rank in IN?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranks #210 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Van Rensselaer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Rensselaer Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Rensselaer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Van Rensselaer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Rensselaer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Van Rensselaer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
46.5% of students at Van Rensselaer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (219) 866-8212
- Area population (ZIP 47978)
- 10,097
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47978; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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