Lake Forest South Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-4 | Lake Forest
Lake Forest South Elementary School is located in Harrington, DE and is one of 4 elementary schools in Lake Forest School District. It is a public school that serves 483 students in grades K-4.
Lake Forest South Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lake Forest South Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Lake Forest South Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lake Forest South Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Lake Forest South Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lake Forest South Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Lake Forest South Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lake Forest South Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
301 Dorman St, Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Central Elementary School 4.5 miles |  |
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| Lake Forest North Elementary School 5.5 miles | |
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| Woodbridge Elementary School 7 miles |  |
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| Milford Christian School 7.4 miles | n/a | |
| Milford Ilc School 7.8 miles | n/a |
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Lake Forest South Elementary school is the best in Delaware. The teachers and all the support staff are outstanding. The education my grandchildren have recieved is incredible. I want to thank each and everyone for all that you do.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 483
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46%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Lake Forest South Elementary School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
58%
Black
20%
Two or More Races
10%
Hispanic
7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Lake Forest District Spending
$11,842Per Pupil
The Lake Forest spends $11,842 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lake Forest District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Lake Forest South Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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