Lake Forest East Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Lake Forest East Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Forest East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Lake Forest East Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Forest East Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Forest East Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
20%
30%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Forest East Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest East Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest East Elementary School?
282 students attend Lake Forest East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Forest East Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest East Elementary School?
Lake Forest East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Forest East Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lake Forest East Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest East Elementary School is part of Lake Forest School District.
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