Lake Forest School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Lake Forest School District, serving 3,804 students. Lake Forest School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
- Public schools in Lake Forest School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Delaware public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
- The top ranked public schools in Lake Forest School District are Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest East Elementary School and Lake Forest South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lake Forest School District |
| School District Website | http://www.lf.k12.de.us |
| School District Phone Number | (302) 284-3020 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (DE) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 229 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,804 Students | 136,046 Students |
| # of Teachers | 249 Teachers | 9,399 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Lake Forest School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 43 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #14 out of 43 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.69 |
| # of American Indian Students | 20 Students | 531 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 28 Students | 5,271 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 294 Students | 23,707 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 18% |
| # of Black Students | 814 Students | 41,155 Students |
| % Black Students | 21% | 30% |
| # of White Students | 2,381 Students | 60,112 Students |
| % White Students | 63% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 182 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 265 Students | 5,088 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 64 | 1,798 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 309 | 9,929 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 342 | 10,024 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 303 | 10,311 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 341 | 10,586 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 315 | 10,820 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 300 | 10,733 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 315 | 10,486 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 296 | 10,346 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 291 | 10,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 211 | 11,787 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 255 | 10,461 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 235 | 9,506 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 227 | 9,053 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,533 is higher than the state median of $12,469. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,382 is higher than the state median of $11,256. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (DE) |
| Total Revenue | $55 MM | $15 MM |
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| Spending | $55 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,533 | $12,469 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,382 | $11,256 |
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Lake Forest School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lake Forest North Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5%319 East Main Street10
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Grades: PK-4 | 544 students
- Lake Forest East Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10%124 West Front Street10
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Grades: K-4 | 306 students
- Lake Forest South Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%301 Dorman Street10
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Grades: K-4 | 479 students
- Lake Forest Central Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30%5424 Killens Pond Road10
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Grades: 4-5 | 615 students
- Chipman (w.t.) Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 59%Rank:6/Top 50%101 West Center Street10
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Grades: 6-8 | 902 students
- Lake Forest High School Math: 20% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%5407 Killens Pond Road10
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Grades: 8-12 | 928 students
- Delaware Early Childhood Center Special Education School100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Grades: PK | 30 students
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