Forwood Elementary School vs. Lancashire Elementary School
Should you attend Forwood Elementary School or Lancashire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Lancashire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lancashire Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
351 students
514 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#54 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
74
Grade 1 Students
53
84
Grade 2 Students
67
98
Grade 3 Students
67
87
Grade 4 Students
59
75
Grade 5 Students
53
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
30%
27%
% White
50%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
