Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces

Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces serves 460 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces's student population of 460 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 1500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
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The diversity score of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
14%
16%
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White
69%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces?
460 students attend Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces?
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces offer ?
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces part of?
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces is part of Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene BOCES School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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