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Lake Forest South Elementary School

301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lake Forest South Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lake Forest South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lake Forest South Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lake Forest South Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest South Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#49 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Forest South 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Forest South 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Forest South Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Forest South Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Forest South Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Forest South Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Forest South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Forest South 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
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Forest South Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest South Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lake Forest South Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Forest South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest East Elementary School, Lake Forest North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 South Elementary School?
379 students attend Lake Forest South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Forest South Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest South Elementary School?
Lake Forest South 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 South Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lake Forest South Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest South Elementary School is part of Lake Forest School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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