Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Rensselaer Central School Corp
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
329 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a public school located in Rensselaer, Indiana, serving as a foundational part of the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it strives to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors by fostering a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Van Rensselaer Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a focus on the unique needs of elementary-aged children, the school plays a vital role in the local community, working to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
329
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    275 (83.6%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (12.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp
Phone: (219)866-8212
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 117
Grade 4 111
Grade 5 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer Central School Corp
398 Students
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978 (0.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd