Lake Forest East Elementary School
Lake Forest East Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Lake Forest East Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lake Forest East Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lake Forest East Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2006, 2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 306 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lake Forest East Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Forest East Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #11 out of 205 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 18% |
| Black | 18% | 30% |
| White | 60% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Forest School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Forest East Elementary School is John S. Charlton School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School (4.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Magnolia J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center Grades: K | 536 students
1.8 miles
11 East Walnut, 11 East Walnut
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039 1.8 K 536 - Camden Wyoming F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 870 students10
4.5 miles
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410 4.5 6-8 870 - Camden Wyoming F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc Special Education School Grades: 6-8
4.5 miles
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410 4.5 6-8 n/a - Camden Wyoming Allen Frear Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 1-5 | 734 students10
4.7 miles
238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279 4.7 1-5 734 - Dover John S. Charlton School Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 223 students10
4.7 miles
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103 4.7 PK-12 223
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