Lighthouse Elementary School vs Ps 43
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 486 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lighthouse Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
Ps 43
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students
| Measure | Lighthouse Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York | Ps 43 Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2352 of 2,536 | #2411 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43911 of 50,301 | #44795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 157 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 20.1).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Ps 43 does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Ps 43 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 96.2%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.0).
- •Ps 43 is the larger school with 574 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 Lighthouse Elementary School better than Ps 43?
On the Success Index (US), Lighthouse Elementary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 20.1 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 Lighthouse Elementary School and Ps 43?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lighthouse Elementary School: 157. Ps 43: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lighthouse Elementary School and Ps 43 rank in New York?
Lighthouse Elementary School is 2352nd of 2,536 and Ps 43 is 2411th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).