Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forder Elementary serves the northeast part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forder Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forder Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forder Elementary School's ranking?
Forder Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Forder Elementary School often compared to?
Forder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bierbaum Elementary School, Hancock Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Forder Elementary School?
397 students attend Forder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Forder Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forder Elementary School?
Forder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forder Elementary School offer ?
Forder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forder Elementary School part of?
Forder Elementary School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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