Overview
Lake Forest Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school enrolls 43 students. It is part of the New Hanover County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
3.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
43 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictNew Hanover County Schools
County37129
CityWilmington
ZIP28401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370333002865
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment43
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)