Lake Forest School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lake Forest School District has more than 4,000 students and 200 teachers and support staff. The Lake Forest School District faculty and staff salary details provided in the tables below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Lake Forest School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Dover and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $27,550 | $22,620-$33,970 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,340 | $39,680 - $75,360 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,440 | $42,980 - $78,770 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,640 | $46,070 - $77,490 |
| High School Teacher | $65,670 | $48,090 - $78,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Lake Forest School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,600 | $47,760 - $78,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Dover area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,700 | $36,260-$85,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,870 | $102,940 - $127,210 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $40,150 - $81,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Dover, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Lake Forest School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,567 | $25,711 |
| Administrators | $27,500 | $31,284 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lake Forest School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lake Forest School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Lake Forest School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 252 | 252 | 246 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 137 | 136 | 130 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 103 | 106 | 106 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 51 | 45 | 47 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Lake Forest School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 189 | 189 | 194 |
| District Administrators | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Other Support Staff | 83 | 117 | 120 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Lake Forest School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Lake Forest School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Lake Forest School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Felton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Central Elementary School 5424 Killens Pond Rd Felton DE 19943 (302) 284-5810 |
4-5 | 37 | 598 |
| Lake Forest High School 5407 Killens Pond Rd Felton DE 19943 (302) 284-9291 |
8-12 | 58 | 890 |
| Lake Forest North Elementary School 319 East Main St Felton DE 19943 (302) 284-9611 |
PK-4 | 35 | 490 |
Teaching in Frederica
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest East Elementary School 124 West Front St Frederica DE 19946 (302) 335-5261 |
KG-4 | 23 | 318 |
Teaching in Harrington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipman (w.t.) Middle School 101 West Center St Harrington DE 19952 (302) 398-8197 |
6-8 | 61 | 977 |
| Lake Forest South Elementary School 301 Dorman St Harrington DE 19952 (302) 398-8011 |
KG-4 | 32 | 444 |