At a glance
Reported students
157
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Lighthouse Elementary School: 157 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Lighthouse Elementary School
Lighthouse Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Far Rockaway. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 157 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lighthouse Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic36.9%
- Black53.5%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 51
Elementary · Grades PK–01
202 reported students
PS 47 Chris Galas
Elementary · Grades PK–08
271 reported students
Goldie Maple Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
309 reported students
PS 96
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
PS 273
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
PS 56 Harry Eichler
Elementary · Grades 02–05
360 reported students
Public schools near Lighthouse Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 43 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 574 | 0.3 mi |
| Wave Preparatory Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 484 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 105 Bay School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 600 | 0.8 mi |
| Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School | PK–05 | 313 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 104 Bays Water (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 542 | 0.9 mi |
| Goldie Maple Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 309 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Elementary School
What grades does Lighthouse Elementary School serve?
Lighthouse Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School reported 157 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 157 students and 18.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lighthouse Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lighthouse Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lighthouse Elementary School in?
Lighthouse Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lighthouse Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 43 (0.3 mi), Wave Preparatory Elementary School (0.6 mi), PS 105 Bay School (The) (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.