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Lighthouse Elementary School

180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lighthouse 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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Lighthouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Lighthouse Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Lighthouse Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lighthouse Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
52%
11-19%
49%
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
54%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lighthouse Elementary School's ranking?
Lighthouse Elementary School is ranked #4244 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lighthouse Elementary School often compared to?
Lighthouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 104 Bays Water, P.s. 43 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
149 students attend Lighthouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lighthouse Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Elementary School offer ?
Lighthouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lighthouse Elementary School part of?
Lighthouse Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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