Lake Forest South Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Harrington, DE Grades KG–03 Town: Fringe Dover, DE SchoolScore™ A (89.8)
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Lake Forest South Elementary School
Harrington, DE 19952
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–03 SchoolScore™ A (89.8)
407
Students
28.0
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(302)398-8011
Phone
http://www.lf.k12.de.us/south
Website

Located in Harrington, DELAWARE (ZIP 19952), Lake Forest South Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades KG–03 in the Lake Forest School District district.

Key statistics: 407 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: 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
407.0
State avg: 473.0
▼ 14% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.54:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Lake Forest South Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100079000097
State School ID
DE-15-662
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
301 Dorman Street
City
Harrington
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19952
County
Kent County
Metro Area
Dover, DE
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10015
State Leg. Lower
10030
Latitude
38.93036
Longitude
-75.58317
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd
👥
407
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 183 45%
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 South Elementary School

1
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Harrington · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Harrington · Prekindergarten
0.5 mi
3
Lake Forest High School
Felton · High
4.3 mi
4
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton · Elementary
4.5 mi
5
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Felton · Elementary
5.4 mi
6
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Frederica · Elementary
7.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Lake Forest South Elementary School?
407 students are enrolled at Lake Forest South Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lake Forest South Elementary School have?
Lake Forest South Elementary School has 28.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Lake Forest South Elementary School serve?
Lake Forest South Elementary School serves grades KG through 03.
Is Lake Forest South Elementary School a charter school?
Lake Forest South Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lake Forest South Elementary School located in?
Lake Forest South Elementary School is located in the Dover, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Lake Forest South Elementary School belong to?
Lake Forest South 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 $150,255,528 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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