Excellent
#456 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 12% in state
Based on limited data
Lighthouse Elementary School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Jupiter, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
4750 DAKOTA DR, Jupiter, FL 33458
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Jupiter.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,626
Median home value
$550,700
Median rent
$2,090/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Jupiter Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Jupiter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Turtle River MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #42 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lighthouse Elementary School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Elementary School
Lighthouse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jupiter, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 3,778 schools in FL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Elementary School
What grades does Lighthouse Elementary School serve?
Lighthouse Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Elementary School rank in FL?
Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #456 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lighthouse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lighthouse Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Lighthouse Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (561) 741-9400
- Area population (ZIP 33458)
- 55,969
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33458; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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