Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lake Forest North Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Forest North Elementary School serves the northwest part of Felton, DE, covering an area of approximately 61.1 square miles. Most students are within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge, while the furthest point reaches up to 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Forest North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Forest North Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Forest North Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest North Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Forest North Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest North Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lake Forest North Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Forest North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest East Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School, Lake Forest South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest North Elementary School?
424 students attend Lake Forest North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lake Forest North Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Forest North Elementary School?
Lake Forest North Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Forest North Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Forest North Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest North Elementary School is part of Lake Forest School District.
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