Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Summary:

Rensselaer Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Lansingburgh Central School District in Troy, New York, with a student population of 441 that is predominantly White, with significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5.

Rensselaer Park Elementary School faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.39% to 33.09% in ELA and 19.26% to 32.12% in Math, significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 72.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ps 16 in the Troy City School District and Latham Ridge School in the North Colonie Central School District, Rensselaer Park Elementary School performs significantly worse on academic measures, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher at these other schools. The school's declining performance over the past decade and the potential influence of socioeconomic and demographic factors suggest that targeted interventions and support for the school's diverse student population could be crucial in improving overall performance.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 70 110th St
       Troy, NY  12182-3295


(518) 233-6823

District: Lansingburgh Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2171st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,939 Help


Students who attend Rensselaer Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Knickerbacker Middle School
High:    Lansingburgh Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
Hispanic:
17.5%
African American:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rensselaer Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.3%), Hispanic (17.5%), African American (16.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rensselaer Park Elementary School is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rensselaer Park Elementary School is $19,939.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rensselaer Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rensselaer Park Elementary School 2171st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Rensselaer Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lansingburgh Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansingburgh Central School District 779th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.30 1641st 2206 25.6%
2007 35.28 1641st 2219 26.0%
2008 22.88 1858th 2227 16.6%
2009 23.12 1931st 2257 14.4%
2010 32.52 1698th 2263 25.0%
2011 28.87 1766th 2286 22.7%
2012 28.04 1811th 2320 21.9%
2013 25.54 1841st 2325 20.8%
2014 36.47 1555th 2345 33.7%
2015 29.65 1719th 2352 26.9%
2016 32.11 1680th 2366 29.0%
2017 24.23 1897th 2386 20.5%
2018 19.12 2067th 2395 13.7%
2019 24.07 1882nd 2413 22.0%
2021 14.44 1975th 2201 10.3%
2022 13.70 2230th 2434 8.4%
2023 15.19 2171st 2439 11.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.86 172nd 202 14.9%
2021 20.06 114th 143 20.3%
2022 25.98 212th 289 26.6%
2023 19.13 187th 223 16.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.71 493rd 938 47.4%
2023 21.11 937th 1001 6.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.11 1888th 1941 2.7%
2019 24.06 1616th 1859 13.1%
2021 11.96 1033rd 1044 1.1%
2022 20.28 1915th 2031 5.7%
2023 22.06 1786th 2016 11.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 1776th 2045 13.2%
2019 25.33 1616th 2032 20.5%
2021 17.23 1540th 1678 8.2%
2022 11.00 2032nd 2099 3.2%
2023 15.82 1880th 2041 7.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.57 370th 570 35.1%
2021 16.74 65th 70 7.1%
2022 21.56 558th 622 10.3%
2023 19.95 580th 637 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 2002nd 2338 14.4%
2019 22.85 1922nd 2357 18.5%
2021 13.58 1773rd 1955 9.3%
2022 15.62 2172nd 2401 9.5%
2023 19.06 2074th 2403 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 2010th 2340 14.1%
2019 27.28 1782nd 2358 24.4%
2021 14.21 1774th 1961 9.5%
2022 14.37 2192nd 2400 8.7%
2023 13.92 2202nd 2400 8.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.37 667th 948 29.6%
2019 38.38 528th 891 40.7%
2021 25.07 327th 427 23.4%
2022 22.99 764th 936 18.4%
2023 12.48 812th 857 5.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.03 1327th 1392 4.7%
2019 26.46 1026th 1315 22.0%
2022 7.93 1480th 1503 1.5%
2023 16.38 1312th 1429 8.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.63 1310th 1408 7.0%
2019 18.45 1180th 1338 11.8%
2021 8.64 1180th 1224 3.6%
2022 10.35 1322nd 1399 5.5%
2023 15.51 1195th 1337 10.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rensselaer Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 695 19 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1990 703 31 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1991 719 27 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1992 622 35 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1993 614 31 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 611 28 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1995 599 26 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 599 26 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 620 25 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 584 38 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 559 23 3 8 23 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 555 49 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 495 75 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2002 458 102 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2003 458 102 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2004 437 113 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 437 104 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2006 411 123 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 428 107 7 32 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 410 119 2 42 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 389 117 2 54 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2010 376 111 4 38 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2011 347 124 6 27 2 0 0 0 506
2012 340 111 0 44 4 0 14 0 513
2013 327 86 2 63 1 0 22 0 501
2014 332 82 3 59 0 0 31 0 507
2015 314 84 5 62 2 0 36 0 503
2016 327 63 5 56 0 0 40 0 491
2017 315 73 5 67 0 0 51 0 511
2018 303 92 3 73 1 0 63 0 535
2019 306 101 1 81 0 1 53 0 543
2020 271 100 2 77 1 1 50 0 502
2021 238 87 1 62 1 1 50 0 440
2022 222 81 3 64 1 0 56 0 427
2023 235 74 1 77 0 0 54 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 725 43.6 16.6 n/a
1990 746 47.4 15.7 n/a
1991 755 50.4 14.9 n/a
1992 666 45.4 14.6 n/a
1993 652 37.7 17.3 n/a
1994 643 38.3 16.8 24.3
1995 633 40.1 15.8 30.2
1996 633 40.1 15.8 30.2
1997 649 37.0 17.5 34.5
1998 641 38.0 16.9 32.8
1999 616 36.0 17.1 37.3
2000 611 39.0 15.7 41.9
2001 588 38.0 15.5 40
2002 578 37.0 15.6 42
2003 578 37.0 15.6 42
2004 575 n/a n/a n/a
2005 571 40.2 14.2 49.4
2006 562 37.0 15.2 55.7
2007 575 37.0 15.5 53.9
2008 574 39.0 14.7 55.4
2009 564 40.5 13.9 57.3
2010 530 40.0 13.2 60.4
2011 506 n/a n/a 56.5
2012 513 37.0 13.8 65.9
2013 501 37.0 13.5 57.1
2014 507 38.0 13.3 59.2
2015 503 40.0 12.5 61
2016 491 42.0 11.6 68.6
2017 511 42.2 12.0 75.1
2018 535 43.0 12.4 76.8
2019 543 46.0 11.7 70.5
2020 502 47.0 10.6 75.1
2021 440 46.5 9.4 75.9
2022 427 51.7 8.2 67.4
2023 441 48.8 9.0 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 725 43.6 16.6 n/a
1990 746 47.4 15.7 n/a
1991 755 50.4 14.9 n/a
1992 666 45.4 14.6 n/a
1993 652 37.7 17.3 n/a
1994 643 38.3 16.8 24.3
1995 633 40.1 15.8 30.2
1996 633 40.1 15.8 30.2
1997 649 37.0 17.5 34.5
1998 641 38.0 16.9 32.8
1999 616 36.0 17.1 37.3
2000 611 39.0 15.7 41.9
2001 588 38.0 15.5 40
2002 578 37.0 15.6 42
2003 578 37.0 15.6 42
2004 575 n/a n/a n/a
2005 571 40.2 14.2 49.4
2006 562 37.0 15.2 55.7
2007 575 37.0 15.5 53.9
2008 574 39.0 14.7 55.4
2009 564 40.5 13.9 57.3
2010 530 40.0 13.2 60.4
2011 506 n/a n/a 56.5
2012 513 37.0 13.8 65.9
2013 501 37.0 13.5 57.1
2014 507 38.0 13.3 59.2
2015 503 40.0 12.5 61
2016 491 42.0 11.6 68.6
2017 511 42.2 12.0 75.1
2018 535 43.0 12.4 76.8
2019 543 46.0 11.7 70.5
2020 502 47.0 10.6 75.1
2021 440 46.5 9.4 75.9
2022 427 51.7 8.2 67.4
2023 441 48.8 9.0 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
201499.4%0.2%0.0%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201697.2%0.4%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%97.4%99.6%99.6%
201797.2%0.4%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.6%98.6%99.0%
201899.2%0.6%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202099.6%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $934 (6.1%) $14,295 (93.9%) $15,229
2020 $1,593 (10.4%) $13,697 (89.6%) $15,290
2021 $1,625 (11.2%) $12,842 (88.8%) $14,468
2022 $2,638 (15.5%) $14,422 (84.5%) $17,060
2023 $3,690 (18.5%) $16,248 (81.5%) $19,939

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rensselaer Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1882nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2171st of 2439 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Park Elementary School)4333.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lansingburgh Central School District)4332.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Rensselaer Park Elementary School)3732.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Lansingburgh Central School District)3531.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Park Elementary School)3428.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lansingburgh Central School District)3328
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Rensselaer Park Elementary School)2823.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Lansingburgh Central School District)2823.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Park Elementary School)2314.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lansingburgh Central School District)2314.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Rensselaer Park Elementary School)3219.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Lansingburgh Central School District)3219.1
 12.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543441
 18.8%
African American10174
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic8177
 4.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White306235
 23.2%
Two or More Races5354
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.5%72.8%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Students who attend Rensselaer Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Knickerbacker Middle School
High : Lansingburgh Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Rensselaer Park Elementary School.

Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Rensselaer Park Elementary School are 53% White, 17% Hispanic, 17% African American, 12% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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