Serving 157 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 9:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 106 serves a compact attendance zone in Far Rockaway, NY, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lighthouse Elementary School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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, P.s. 197 Ocean School 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?
157 students attend Lighthouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lighthouse Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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