Lake Forest School District
School District · Felton, Delaware
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,347
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,347
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Lake Forest School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Forest School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Harrington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Felton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#13 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,347
$3,020 vs Delaware median
District size
3,679 students
Smaller than Delaware median
The short answer
Lake Forest School District ranks #13 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Lake Forest School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Forest South Elementary School (6.3/10), Lake Forest North Elementary School (6.2/10), and Lake Forest Central Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Forest School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Forest South Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Forest North Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Forest Central Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Forest East Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Chipman (w.t.) Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Lake Forest High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Forest School District
Lake Forest School District is a Felton, Delaware school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,679 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $16,347 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Lake Forest School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Forest South Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Forest School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Forest School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Forest School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Forest School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Felton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 233
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Forest School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Forest School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District spends $16,347 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Forest School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Forest School District is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest South Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lake Forest School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Forest School District?
Across schools in Lake Forest School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Forest School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Lake Forest School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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