Lake Forest North Elementary School

319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943

www.lf.k12.de.us/north

452 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Lake Forest North Elementary School, located in Felton, Delaware, is a key component of the Lake Forest School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both intellectual growth and character development. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Lake Forest North is committed to building a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and families. The school encourages active parental involvement and offers various programs aimed at enriching the student experience, such as extracurricular activities and initiatives focused on social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and collaboration, the school strives to provide a solid educational foundation for the children of the Felton area.

452

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest North Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	41
Black	71
Asian	5
Two or More	24

White
311 (68.8 %)
Black
71 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
41 (9.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Forest School District
Phone:	(302)284-9611
Website:	http://www.lf.k12.de.us/north
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Forest North Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Forest North Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	51.1%
Male	221	48.9%

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