For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,611 students in Lake Forest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 29% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
7 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
3,611 Students
141,465 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
18 Students
579 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
6,077 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
310 Students
26,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
773 Students
43,137 Students
% Black Students
21%
31%
# White Students
2,158 Students
57,288 Students
% White Students
60%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
303 Students
7,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
2,282
# Students in K Grade:
285
9,707
# Students in 1st Grade:
309
10,457
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
10,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
10,029
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
10,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
10,634
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
10,768
# Students in 7th Grade:
334
10,974
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
11,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
12,900
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
11,906
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
10,346
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
9,982
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,775 is less than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,637
$20,375
Spending / Student
$14,775
$18,450
Best Lake Forest School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Grades: K-3
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Grades: K-3
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Grades: 4-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,611 students.
What is the rank of Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District is ranked #19 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest School District?
60% of Lake Forest School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Forest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,775 is less than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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