RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,013 Students
2 Schools
District Overview
Located at 25 Van Rensselaer Drive in Rensselaer, New York, the Rensselaer City School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a diverse community within the greater Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area. Operating within a large suburban setting, the district comprises two primary schools that deliver a continuous educational experience spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 1,013 pupils, offering early childhood programming through comprehensive college and career preparation. Families, community members, and researchers can learn more about the district's programs online at www.rcsd.k12.ny.us or by reaching out to administrative staff directly at (518) 465-7509.
To foster a supportive learning environment across its schools, the Rensselaer City School District maintains a strong staffing ecosystem totaling over 330 full-time equivalent staff members. The district employs approximately 165 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a favorable learning context that allows for attentive classroom instruction and tailored academic support. This instructional core is further enhanced by 26 instructional aides and nearly 139 dedicated support personnel who handle operational, administrative, and student assistance needs. Through this collaborative workforce, the district delivers a balanced, well-resourced educational framework designed to guide students successfully through every milestone of their primary and secondary education.
To foster a supportive learning environment across its schools, the Rensselaer City School District maintains a strong staffing ecosystem totaling over 330 full-time equivalent staff members. The district employs approximately 165 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a favorable learning context that allows for attentive classroom instruction and tailored academic support. This instructional core is further enhanced by 26 instructional aides and nearly 139 dedicated support personnel who handle operational, administrative, and student assistance needs. Through this collaborative workforce, the district delivers a balanced, well-resourced educational framework designed to guide students successfully through every milestone of their primary and secondary education.
2
Total Schools
1,013
Total Students
165.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 442 |
| Hispanic | 158 |
| Black | 137 |
| Asian | 135 |
| Two or More | 140 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White442 (43.6%)
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Hispanic158 (15.6%)
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Two or More140 (13.8%)
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Black137 (13.5%)
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Asian135 (13.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 2 |
| Students: | 1,013* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 165.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.1 |
Schools in RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools
High School 6th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th