Lake Forest South Elementary School
379 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Lake Forest South Elementary School, located in Harrington, Delaware, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lake Forest School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to preparing its young learners for future success by integrating rigorous academic standards with character education, ensuring that students develop both the intellectual tools and the social skills necessary to thrive in an evolving society.
Beyond the classroom, Lake Forest South prioritizes a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages the active involvement of families and local stakeholders. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school strives to accommodate diverse learning needs and cultivate a lifelong passion for discovery. With a clear mission to provide high-quality education in a safe and inclusive setting, Lake Forest South Elementary remains a central pillar of the Harrington community, dedicated to empowering every child who walks through its doors.
Beyond the classroom, Lake Forest South prioritizes a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages the active involvement of families and local stakeholders. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school strives to accommodate diverse learning needs and cultivate a lifelong passion for discovery. With a clear mission to provide high-quality education in a safe and inclusive setting, Lake Forest South Elementary remains a central pillar of the Harrington community, dedicated to empowering every child who walks through its doors.
379
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 216 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black | 68 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 54 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White216 (57.0 %)
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Black68 (17.9 %)
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Two or More54 (14.2 %)
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Hispanic34 (9.0 %)
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Asian6 (1.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
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)398-8011 |
| Website: | http://www.lf.k12.de.us/south |
| Grade Range: | K - 3rd |
| Total Students: | 379 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
87
Grade 1
110
Grade 2
80
Grade 3
102
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 87 |
| Grade 1 | 110 |
| Grade 2 | 80 |
| Grade 3 | 102 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 198 | 52.2% |
| Male | 181 | 47.8% |
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