How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Indian River School District | Lake Forest School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Selbyville, Delaware | Felton, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 10,799 | 3,611 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Indian River School District | Lake Forest School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,100 | $16,957 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 65.3% |
| Local Revenue | 32.7% | 15.7% |
Indian River School District
Federal State Local
Lake Forest School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Indian River School District | Lake Forest School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.1% | 56.3% |
| African American | 11.2% | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.3% | 11.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Indian River School District | Lake Forest School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 362.8:1 | 337.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 24.3% |
School Types
Indian River School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lake Forest School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.