Alden Place Elementary School vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden Place Elementary School
Millbrook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
157 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
| Measure | Alden Place Elementary School Millbrook, New York | Lighthouse Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 2,536 | #2352 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14303 of 50,301 | #43911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 157 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Millbrook | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alden Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 21.5).
- •Alden Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Alden Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Alden Place Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 96.2%).
- •Alden Place Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.7).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alden Place Elementary School better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alden Place Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alden Place Elementary School and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Millbrook and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Place Elementary School: 157. Lighthouse Elementary School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Place Elementary School and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in New York?
Alden Place Elementary School is 844th of 2,536 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 2352nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).