Average
#1064 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Forder Elem.
Elementary School · MEHLVILLE R-IX
623 W RIPA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63125
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,064 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#60 of 193
public schools
In district
#13 of 18
MEHLVILLE R-IX
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Forder Elem.
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About Forder Elem.
Forder Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of MEHLVILLE R-IX. Forder Elem. serves approximately 381 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
Forder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Forder Elem. show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Forder Elem. — Students at Forder Elem. score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Forder Elem. Compares
See how Forder Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
623 W RIPA AVE, St. Louis, MO 63125
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forder Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEASLEY ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOSAIC ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARK SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HANCOCK PLACE MIDDLE Lemay | 0.2 mi | 4.0 |
| HANCOCK SR. HIGH St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. Lemay | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MARK SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| GREEN PARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| BEASLEY ELEM. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| MOSAIC ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| At Home Academy St. Louis | 1.7 mi | — |
| MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| BAYLESS SENIOR HIGH St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Affton | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
| LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 3.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Woerner Elem St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 5.4 |
| BERNARD MIDDLE St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,683
Median Home Value
$166,200
Median Rent
$920/mo
Population
32,701
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE HILLS ELEM. Independence, MO | 6.5 |
| DENT-PHELPS ELEM. Salem, MO | 6.5 |
| FORSYTH ELEM. Forsyth, MO | 6.5 |
| LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 6.5 |
| NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.5 |
| ST CLEMENT GRADE SCHOOL Des Peres, MO | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forder Elem.
What grades does Forder Elem. serve?
Forder Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forder Elem.?
Forder Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forder Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Forder Elem. is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forder Elem. rank in MO?
Forder Elem. ranks #1,064 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Forder Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Forder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forder Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forder Elem. has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forder Elem. a charter school?
No, Forder Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forder Elem. a Title I school?
No, Forder Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forder Elem.?
43.8% of students at Forder Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 43.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (314) 467-5600
Resources & Links
District
MEHLVILLE R-IX- District Enrollment
- 10,162
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,165
- District Rank
- #13 of 18
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