Summary:
The Rensselaer Central School Corp district in Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Rensselaer Central Primary School (grades PK-2) and Van Rensselaer Elementary School (grades 3-5). While both schools serve the same community, the data reveals that Van Rensselaer Elementary stands out as the higher-performing institution.
Van Rensselaer Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is strong, with students outperforming the district and state averages on ILEARN tests in multiple subjects. Additionally, Van Rensselaer has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14% compared to 21.3% at the primary school, which likely contributes to its academic success.
In contrast, Rensselaer Central Primary School has a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (55.44%) compared to Van Rensselaer (52.34%), indicating a greater concentration of economically disadvantaged students at the younger grade levels. However, the per-student spending is relatively consistent between the two schools, suggesting resources are being allocated evenly across the district.
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