Challenge Preparatory Charter School vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 668 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Far Rockaway · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,218 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
| Measure | Challenge Preparatory Charter School Far Rockaway, New York | Lighthouse Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2352 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #43911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,218 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 96.2%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.3).
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 157.
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Lighthouse Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenge Preparatory Charter School and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School: 1,218. Lighthouse Elementary School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Preparatory Charter School and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in New York?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is unranked and Lighthouse Elementary School is 2352nd of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).