Lake Forest School District

District Overview
Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the Dover metropolitan region, the Lake Forest School District serves as a cornerstone of public education in Central Delaware. Headquartered at 5423 Killens Pond Road in Felton, this fully operational, traditional public school system operates seven campuses dedicated to student growth and academic success. The district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently enrolling 3,727 students across its schools, Lake Forest combines community-focused values with a structured academic framework designed to support learners at every stage of their development.

The district’s student body reflects a diverse community of learners, supported by a well-resourced team of educators and support professionals. To foster an effective learning environment, Lake Forest employs 445 full-time equivalent teachers alongside over 76 instructional aides and approximately 354 support staff members, bringing its total workforce to more than 875 full-time equivalent dedicated personnel. This strong staffing foundation allows the district to maintain favorable instructional ratios and provide comprehensive academic, emotional, and logistical support across all seven schools. Prospective families and educational researchers seeking additional information can connect with the district administration in Felton or explore their online resources at lf.k12.de.us.
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Total Schools
3,727
Total Students
445.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,121
Hispanic377
Black834
Asian45
Two or More324
American Indian20
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    2,121 (56.9%)
  • Black
    834 (22.4%)
  • Hispanic
    377 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    324 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    45 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lake Forest School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,727*
Teachers (FTE):445.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4