RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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.
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Total Schools
1,013
Total Students
165.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White442
Hispanic158
Black137
Asian135
Two or More140
American Indian1
  • White
    442 (43.6%)
  • Hispanic
    158 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    140 (13.8%)
  • Black
    137 (13.5%)
  • Asian
    135 (13.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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