Lake Forest East Elementary School

124 West Front Street
Frederica, DE 19946

www.lf.k12.de.us/east

322 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Lake Forest East Elementary School is a public primary school located in Frederica, Delaware, serving as part of the Lake Forest School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its students while emphasizing personal growth and character development. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating technology and interactive learning strategies to keep students engaged. Beyond classroom instruction, Lake Forest East promotes a positive school culture through various extracurricular activities and initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, the school aims to be a cornerstone of the Frederica community, helping every child achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

322

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	47
Black	73
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

White
165 (51.2 %)
Black
73 (22.7 %)
Hispanic
47 (14.6 %)
Two or More
31 (9.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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)335-5261
Website:	http://www.lf.k12.de.us/east
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 82

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Forest East Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Forest East Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	49.1%
Male	164	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - K