PS 47 CHRIS GALAS vs LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PS 47 CHRIS GALAS has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 5.5/10. PS 47 CHRIS GALAS is significantly larger with 274 students, about 1.8× the size of LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (149). In math proficiency, PS 47 CHRIS GALAS leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 47 CHRIS GALAS
Broad Channel, NY
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
274 students
LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Far Rockaway, NY
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
149 students
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| Metric | PS 47 CHRIS GALAS | LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 4.4 | 1.9 |
| State Rank | #1,204 of 4,744 | #3,518 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 26th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 47 CHRIS GALAS | LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | PS 47 CHRIS GALAS | LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 274 | 149 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.0% | 98.0% |
| District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 |
| City | Broad Channel | Far Rockaway |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Broad Channel (11693) | Far Rockaway (11691) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,829 | $57,027 |
| Median Home Value | $473,200 | $649,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,198 | $1,444 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 35.7% | 23.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | 20.8% |
| Avg Commute | 49 min | 45 min |