Enrollment
157
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Lighthouse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302398
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Elementary School
Lighthouse Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Far Rockaway, New York, enrolling 157 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Lighthouse Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of New York schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.4% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 157 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Lighthouse Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lighthouse Elementary School compares
Lighthouse Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Lighthouse Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Lighthouse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Elementary School
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Elementary School?
91.4% of students at Lighthouse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Elementary School is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse Elementary School rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a good school?
Lighthouse Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Lighthouse Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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