Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2055 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed.'s ranking?
Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. is ranked #2055 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed.?
142 students attend Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed.?
Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. offer ?
Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. part of?
Ford-ford Br. Elementary Comm. Ed. is part of St. Louis City School District.
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