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Lake Forest North Elementary School

319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (302) 284-9611

www.lf.k12.de.us

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Lake Forest North Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.

Lake Forest North Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
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:

School Overview

Lake Forest North Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Total Students

462 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Lake Forest North Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Lake Forest North Elementary School is 0.53, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#7 out of 204 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lake Forest North Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

35-39%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Forest North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

45-49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Forest North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lake Forest North Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

18%

30%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lake Forest North Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

66%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lake Forest North Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Lake Forest North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Forest North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Forest North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lake Forest School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% 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 North Elementary School?

462 students attend Lake Forest North Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Lake Forest North Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest North Elementary School?

Lake Forest North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lake Forest North Elementary School offer ?

Lake Forest North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education