Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
25 Van Rensselaer Dr,  Rensselaer, NY
Rensselaer City School District
2.5
2.8
505 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Jeffrey M. Palmer
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
38%
State Average
20%
Math
32%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
714:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
White
47.1%
Two or more races
16.8%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.2%
Black
9.3%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
10/11/2018
During that time the teachers and students all got along fairly well and everyone showed kindness towards one another. There weren't many clubs or activities to be involved in and there were no college prep exertion as the other schools I attended. Also there was no huge school culture influence on the students but rather individual achievement commodations. Has great people working there but the few resources hinder it from becoming a better school than it could be.
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2.8 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/3/2024
Find another school for the sake of your child and yourself. There is better education on YouTube than here. They do not take discipline and bullying seriously. Save your child the horror and abuse (mental, emotional and physical) they will go through and maintain your sanity. The teachers will not...
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4.0 parent
11/16/2020
We were only there for two years. It's very diverse, both economically and racially. They need classes that are designed solely for the disruptive, antagonistic students so the other 80% of the class can learn without constant interference. (my experience at VR Elem was pre-covid)
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1.0 parent
2/12/2020
I am appalled by the schools ethics , how the school is run , its absolutely the worst school I have ever enroll my children in . Biggest mistake is taking my children to this school everyday I leave my children in this school I leave sadden that they have to go to this school !
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1.0 parent
5/9/2019
absolutely terrible. Run . Never encountered a bad school with any of my children until now. A PURE NIGHTMARE.
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