Goldie Maple Academy vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldie Maple Academy
Arverne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
309 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
| Measure | Goldie Maple Academy Arverne, New York | Lighthouse Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1837 of 2,536 | #2352 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34096 of 50,301 | #43911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Arverne | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goldie Maple Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 21.5).
- •Goldie Maple Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Goldie Maple Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 96.2%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.7).
- •Goldie Maple Academy is the larger school with 309 students compared with 157.
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 Goldie Maple Academy better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Goldie Maple Academy ranks higher (36.8 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 Goldie Maple Academy and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arverne and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goldie Maple Academy: 309. Lighthouse Elementary School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goldie Maple Academy and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in New York?
Goldie Maple Academy is 1837th of 2,536 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 2352nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).