Van Rensselaer Elementary School

VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in the suburbs of Rensselaer, New York. Serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students, the school has an enrollment of 475 pupils and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, ensuring that each child receives individual attention from its team of 32 full-time equivalent teachers. While VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's academic performance ranks in the lower portion of New York state schools with an average MySchoolScout rating and score, it focuses on fostering student development beyond standardized test scores.

The school offers a supportive environment where children can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. With 34% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 16% in Math, there is room for academic growth across all grade levels. VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is situated in a large suburban area, providing students with access to a variety of community resources and activities.

While current test scores at Van Rensselaer Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.