Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Summary:

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Far Rockaway, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 282 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools in academic assessments, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.

The school's academic performance is truly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.22% of 3rd graders, 80.49% of 4th graders, and 73.68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%, respectively. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were 85.11% for 3rd grade, 87.5% for 4th grade, and 89.74% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.93%, 58.03%, and 48.93%. The school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby public schools, Ps 43 and Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice (The), Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School significantly outperforms them in academic assessments. The school's commitment to investing in its students' education is also noteworthy, with its spending per student increasing from $17,880 in the 2019-2020 school year to $23,600 in the 2022-2023 school year. Overall, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is a shining example of a successful charter school that is making a positive impact on the education of its students in Far Rockaway, New York.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 611 Beach 19th St
       Far Rockaway, NY  11691


(347) 403-9231

District: Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,600 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.6 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.6%
Hispanic:
35.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


 See top rated New York elementary schools

 Compare Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.15. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.6%), Hispanic (35.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is $23,600.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School 112th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:


Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School 47th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?

Rank History for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.78 1722nd 2219 22.4%
2008 42.23 1530th 2227 31.3%
2009 43.56 1561st 2257 30.8%
2010 34.47 1659th 2263 26.7%
2011 39.23 1535th 2286 32.9%
2012 48.71 1349th 2320 41.9%
2013 49.45 1135th 2325 51.2%
2014 47.19 1255th 2345 46.5%
2015 41.36 1409th 2352 40.1%
2016 42.17 1391st 2366 41.2%
2017 48.52 1209th 2386 49.3%
2018 67.87 726th 2395 69.7%
2019 61.76 859th 2413 64.4%
2021 55.20 949th 2201 56.9%
2022 60.18 919th 2434 62.2%
2023 78.44 474th 2439 80.6%
2024 94.15 112th 2445 95.4%
See the entire list of New York Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.08 276th 1027 73.1%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.88 879th 1941 54.7%
2019 40.18 963rd 1859 48.2%
2022 54.25 678th 2031 66.6%
2023 62.33 504th 2016 75.0%
2024 91.87 91st 2110 95.7%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.66 173rd 2045 91.5%
2019 70.15 448th 2032 78.0%
2021 38.36 1064th 1678 36.6%
2022 65.62 550th 2099 73.8%
2023 82.71 246th 2041 87.9%
2024 96.75 58th 2078 97.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 681st 2338 70.9%
2019 67.07 727th 2357 69.2%
2022 52.50 1110th 2401 53.8%
2023 75.04 534th 2403 77.8%
2024 91.81 145th 2413 94.0%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.74 813th 2340 65.3%
2019 52.14 1076th 2358 54.4%
2022 67.79 695th 2400 71.0%
2023 79.47 418th 2400 82.6%
2024 93.26 107th 2411 95.6%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.78 98th 948 89.7%
2019 78.49 140th 891 84.3%
2022 76.51 172nd 936 81.6%
2023 84.74 90th 857 89.5%
2024 98.07 17th 927 98.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.93 515th 1392 63.0%
2022 80.76 188th 1503 87.5%
2023 86.54 117th 1429 91.8%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: NY State Education Department

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 123 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2006 2 184 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 12 216 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 5 272 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 11 243 5 32 2 n/a n/a 6 299
2010 7 247 7 32 2 n/a n/a 5 300
2011 10 265 9 39 2 0 13 0 338
2012 9 252 6 75 1 1 1 0 345
2013 7 218 7 46 1 1 2 0 282
2014 11 217 7 51 1 0 2 0 289
2015 8 230 9 72 2 0 3 0 324
2016 11 215 8 73 3 0 4 0 314
2017 14 216 5 77 4 0 4 0 320
2018 13 219 5 72 4 0 6 0 319
2019 12 216 3 78 1 0 5 0 315
2020 15 195 8 97 0 0 5 0 320
2021 11 182 6 102 0 0 4 0 305
2022 8 152 7 97 0 0 5 0 269
2023 10 154 6 100 1 0 11 0 282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 128 n/a n/a 76.6
2006 192 7.0 27.4 75
2007 250 14.0 17.9 76.4
2008 301 18.0 16.7 83.1
2009 299 18.0 16.6 19.5
2010 300 18.0 16.6 75.6
2011 338 21.0 16.0 30.8
2012 345 23.0 14.9 75.1
2013 282 23.0 12.2 93.6
2014 289 17.0 17.0 78.5
2015 324 1.0 324.0 86.4
2016 314 n/a n/a n/a
2017 320 19.0 16.8 93.1
2018 319 23.0 13.8 99.1
2019 315 26.0 12.1 82.9
2020 320 20.0 16.0 75.3
2021 305 n/a n/a 70.8
2022 269 10.5 25.6 68.4
2023 282 n/a n/a 71.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 128 n/a n/a 76.6
2006 192 7.0 27.4 75
2007 250 14.0 17.9 76.4
2008 301 18.0 16.7 83.1
2009 299 18.0 16.6 19.5
2010 300 18.0 16.6 75.6
2011 338 21.0 16.0 30.8
2012 345 23.0 14.9 75.1
2013 282 23.0 12.2 93.6
2014 289 17.0 17.0 78.5
2015 324 1.0 324.0 86.4
2016 314 n/a n/a n/a
2017 320 19.0 16.8 93.1
2018 319 23.0 13.8 99.1
2019 315 26.0 12.1 82.9
2020 320 20.0 16.0 75.3
2021 305 n/a n/a 70.8
2022 269 10.5 25.6 68.4
2023 282 n/a n/a 71.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $545 (2.7%) $19,394 (97.3%) $19,939
2020 $1,056 (5.9%) $16,824 (94.1%) $17,880
2021 $1,971 (10.8%) $16,244 (89.2%) $18,215
2022 $3,192 (13.1%) $21,118 (86.9%) $24,310
2023 $3,183 (13.5%) $20,417 (86.5%) $23,600

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 859th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 2439 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School)6874.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School)3976.1
 37.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School)5148.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School)4961.9
 12.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School)6877.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School)5970.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315282
 10.5%
African American216154
 28.7%
American Indian11
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic78100
 28.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1210
 16.7%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%71.3%
 11.6%


Schools Near Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School









Frequently Asked Questions about Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Yes! Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 112th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

Students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School are 55% African American, 35% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School.


Rate Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
y12_360011805732 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 174 milliseconds.