For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,544 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 26% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
7 Schools
231 Schools
# Students
3,544 Students
139,935 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
9,975 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
16 Students
584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
5,934 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
280 Students
25,819 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
765 Students
42,333 Students
% Black Students
22%
30%
# White Students
2,169 Students
58,238 Students
% White Students
61%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
216 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
276 Students
6,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
2,040
# Students in K Grade:
289
9,957
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
9,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
9,946
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
10,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
10,320
# Students in 5th Grade:
315
10,636
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
10,763
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
11,037
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
11,267
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
13,196
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
11,035
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
10,137
# Students in 12th Grade:
193
9,691
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,598. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,054 is less than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,933
$20,598
Spending / Student
$15,054
$18,652
Best Lake Forest School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-3
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Grades: 4-5
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Grades: K-3
| 386 students
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
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,544 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 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest School District?
61% of Lake Forest School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Forest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,054 is less than the state median of $18,652. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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