Lake Forest School District

Lake Forest School District is a rural Delaware district in Kent County serving 3,611 students across seven schools, comprising four elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.9% from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1 supported by 241 teachers.

Academic performance metrics show Lake Forest tracking above state averages. Math proficiency reached 33.7% compared to the state average of 30.5%, while reading proficiency stood at 40.6% versus 39.5% statewide. The district's graduation rate of 90.4% exceeded the state average of 88.3%. However, chronic absenteeism at 25.3% represents a notable concern regarding attendance patterns.

The student population reflects significant diversity in needs, with 36.5% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, 24.1% identified as students with disabilities, and 4.2% designated as English learners. These demographics suggest substantial instructional support requirements across the district.

Financially, Lake Forest operates on a $56.5 million annual budget with per-pupil spending of $8,157, slightly below the state average of $8,195. Revenue composition shows heavy reliance on state funding at 69.3%, with local sources providing 19.5% and federal funding 11.2%. This funding structure is typical for rural districts with limited local tax bases.