School overview
At a glance
Reported students
407
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Lake Forest South Elementary School: 407 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lake Forest South Elementary School
Lake Forest South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Harrington. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lake Forest School District. NCES reports 407 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.7%) and Black (21.6%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lake Forest South Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.7%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black21.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Lake Forest School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
424 reported students
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
353 reported students
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
604 reported students
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
83 reported students
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
905 reported students
Lake Forest High School
High · Grades 09–12
951 reported students