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P.s. 43 vs. Lighthouse Elementary School

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School Overview

School
P.s. 43
160 Beach 29th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Lighthouse Elementary School
180 Beach 35th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 43 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
615 students
149 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 43 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lighthouse Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 43.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lighthouse Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 43 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lighthouse Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 43 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4129 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4244 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 43, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lighthouse Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 43 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lighthouse Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 43 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lighthouse Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lighthouse Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 43 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lighthouse Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
10
Kindergarten Students
56
23
Grade 1 Students
80
27
Grade 2 Students
63
21
Grade 3 Students
62
21
Grade 4 Students
75
22
Grade 5 Students
67
25
Grade 6 Students
61
-
Grade 7 Students
52
-
Grade 8 Students
45
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 43, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lighthouse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 43, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lighthouse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 43, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lighthouse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
58%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 43, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lighthouse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 43, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lighthouse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lighthouse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 43, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lighthouse Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 43, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lighthouse Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 43, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lighthouse Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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