For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,727 students in Lake Forest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Lake Forest School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
7 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
3,727 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Forest School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
22%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
57%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,408 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$3,141 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$61 MM
$3,273 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,035
$22,095
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,408
$23,020
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lake Forest School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Gr: K-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 West Front Street
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Gr: K-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Gr: K-3 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Gr: 4-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,727 students.
What is the rank of Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District is ranked #14 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest School District?
57% of Lake Forest School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Forest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,408 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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