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Lake Forest School District

Delaware · Public School District
7
Schools
3,611
Students
$16,957
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lake Forest School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 3,611 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,957 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School06–08965
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Forest High School09–12870
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Delaware Early Childhood CenterPK–PK53
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,957+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
16%
State
65.3%
Local (property tax)
15.7%
Federal
19.0%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,611
Students
—
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,957 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Forest School District?
Lake Forest School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,611 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Forest School District?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Forest School District spend per student?
Lake Forest School District spends $16,957 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lake Forest School District?
No, Lake Forest School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lake Forest School District serve?
Lake Forest School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Forest School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Forest School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.