Serving 441 students in grades 3-5, Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Rensselaer Park Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rensselaer Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4075 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rensselaer Park Elementary School's ranking?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is ranked #4075 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
441 students attend Rensselaer Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rensselaer Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rensselaer Park Elementary School offer ?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rensselaer Park Elementary School part of?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is part of Lansingburgh Central School District.
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