Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region
Rensselaer, NY
Grades 9 to 10 · 83 students
Charter school
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · Rensselaer City School District
Public school
About Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a public school in Rensselaer, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 487 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (32.2 teachers in all). It is one of 2 schools in Rensselaer City School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area. There are 61 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 25 Van Rensselaer Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (518) 436-4618 |
| School district | Rensselaer City School District |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 487 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 32.2 |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Rensselaer County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 362445003342). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Rensselaer · under 0.1 miDoane Stuart SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Rensselaer · 0.5 miNurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital RegionCharter · Grades 9 to 10Rensselaer · 0.5 miCastle Island Bilingual MontessoriPrivate · Grades PreK to 4Albany, NY · 1.5 miCastle Island Bilingual MontessoriPrivate · Grades PreK to 4Albany, NY · 1.5 miWoodland Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Rensselaer · 1.6 miArbor Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Albany, NY · 1.6 miNorth Albany Academy Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Albany, NY · 1.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Van Rensselaer Elementary School serve?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School reported 487 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 487 students and 32.2 teachers in federal data.
Is Van Rensselaer Elementary School a public or charter school?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Van Rensselaer Elementary School in?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is part of Rensselaer City School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/rensselaer-city-school-district/
Where is Van Rensselaer Elementary School located?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is at 25 Van Rensselaer Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144. The phone number is (518) 436-4618.
How many other schools are near Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
There are 61 other schools within 5 miles of Van Rensselaer Elementary School in our directory.
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