Lake Forest Central Elementary School

5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 586 students in grades 4-5, Lake Forest Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in DE
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lake Forest Central Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Forest Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest Central Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#81 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Forest Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Forest Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
20%
30%
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White
61%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Lake Forest Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Forest Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Forest Central Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lake Forest Central Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Forest Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Central Elementary School?
586 students attend Lake Forest Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lake Forest Central Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest Central Elementary School?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Central Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Lake Forest Central Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is part of Lake Forest School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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