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#157 of 219 schools in DE
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Forest School District · Frederica, DE
An elementary school in Frederica, DE where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 West Front Street, Frederica, DE 19946
- Math 41% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs DE 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Forest East Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2022, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 50 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake Forest East Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,213
Median home value
$263,400
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K | 4.5 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Lake Forest North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | Not available | 439 | Compare → |
| Lake Forest South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–3 | Not available | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Forest School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Forest East Elementary School is listed in Lake Forest School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Forest East Elementary School
Lake Forest East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Frederica, DE, part of Lake Forest School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest East Elementary School
What grades does Lake Forest East Elementary School serve?
Lake Forest East Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Lake Forest East Elementary School?
Lake Forest East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest East Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Forest East Elementary School rank in DE?
Lake Forest East Elementary School ranks #157 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Lake Forest East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forest East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Forest East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Forest East Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Forest East Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Forest East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Forest East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Forest East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (302) 335-5261
- Area population (ZIP 19946)
- 5,508
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19946; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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