Lake Forest Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Felton, DE Grades 04–05 Rural: Fringe Dover, DE SchoolScore™ A (83.7)
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Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton, DE 19943
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 04–05 SchoolScore™ A (83.7)
604
Students
37.5
Teachers
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
(302)284-5810
Phone
http://www.lf.k12.de.us/central
Website

Located in Felton, DELAWARE (ZIP 19943), Lake Forest Central Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades 04–05 in the Lake Forest School District district.

Key statistics: 604 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Elementary School Average
Enrollment
604.0
State avg: 473.0
▲ 28% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.11:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 16% worse
School Details
School Name
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100079000077
State School ID
DE-15-669
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5424 Killens Pond Road
City
Felton
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19943
County
Kent County
Metro Area
Dover, DE
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10015
State Leg. Lower
10030
Latitude
38.99029
Longitude
-75.55265
Grades Offered
4th 5th
👥
604
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 199 32.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Lake Forest School District
LEAID
1000790
State LEA ID
DE-15
Phone
(302)284-3020
Website
http://www.lf.k12.de.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Felton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$63,489K
Federal Revenue
$9,345K
State Revenue
$43,330K
Local Revenue
$10,814K
Total Expenditure
$61,154K
Instruction Exp.
$31,627K
Support Services
$24,902K
Other Current Exp.
$2,499K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lake Forest Central Elementary School

1
Lake Forest High School
Felton · High
0.2 mi
2
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Felton · Elementary
1.5 mi
3
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Frederica · Elementary
4.4 mi
4
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Harrington · Elementary
4.5 mi
5
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Harrington · Middle
4.5 mi
6
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Harrington · Prekindergarten
4.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lake Forest Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lake Forest Central Elementary School?
604 students are enrolled at Lake Forest Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lake Forest Central Elementary School have?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School has 37.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Central Elementary School serve?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School serves grades 04 through 05.
Is Lake Forest Central Elementary School a charter school?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lake Forest Central Elementary School located in?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is located in the Dover, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Lake Forest Central Elementary School belong to?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is part of the Lake Forest School District school district.
How much does Lake Forest School District spend per student?
The Lake Forest School District district spends approximately $101,248,344 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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