What grades does Lake Forest Central Elementary School serve?

Lake Forest Central Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Felton area.

Where is Lake Forest Central Elementary School located?

Lake Forest Central Elementary School is a rural school in Felton, DE.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Central Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Central Elementary School is 16.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Felton, DE?

Schools in Felton include Lake Forest Central Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Felton area.

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Lake Forest Central Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Felton, Delaware|Lake Forest School District

Felton, DE 19943

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Christmas BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

New Year's DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Mon

MLK Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

National School Resource Officer Appreciation DayEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

4–5

Enrollment

602

Student:Teacher

16.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Lake Forest School District

Phone

(302)284-5810

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

44%

49th percentile in DE

Math Proficiency

24%

50th percentile in DE

Chronic Absenteeism

12.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

102 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1

Near average in DE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

586

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

93% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,347

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,759

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,582

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 68%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,795

+1.9% 1yr+38.0% 5yr

Dover, DE metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.4%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

939

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

859

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

398 (46%)

Autism

115 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

106 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

100 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

45 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

604

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Thu, Dec 24, 2026

Christmas Break

Break

Fri, Jan 1, 2027

New Year's Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lake Forest School District. Lake Forest Central Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	National School Resource Officer Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—