Forder Elementary School

Forder Elementary School in St. Louis, MO serves students in early childhood education.

Forder Elementary School in St. Louis, MO follows a curriculum that includes core subjects.

Forder Elementary School in St. Louis, MO offers extracurricular activities, such as clubs.

Forder Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

623 W Ripa Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Lemay Neighborhood

MEHLVILLE R-IX

3.8

2.9

381 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Whitney Maus

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Annual Tuition
$0

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

375:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.2%

Male

48.8%

White

80.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.5%

Two or more races

4.4%

Hispanic

4.4%

Black

4.4%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

11/21/2022

Forder feels like it's own little family. Most of the teachers have been there for years so you truly get to know everyone and they are always willing to help. Needs some building improvement for student safety though.

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1.0 parent

9/19/2025

This school is not a safe place for black children and I strongly recommend to pull your children out of this racist school. My son has been bullied over and over here and nothing really has been done about it , ignored by teachers constantly and racial attacks ignored by white male principal. It ha...

5.0 teacher

12/3/2022

I have been teaching at this school for many years. This school is more like a community than like a building. I honestly love coming into my classroom everyday. I love my kiddos and don’t feel like I’m coming to a job. Our principal is easy to talk and is always willing to help. Our grade level tea...

5.0 parent

9/24/2022

We moved to the district last year and our kids have gotten the support they need. The teachers are communicative and responsive. Our kids seem to genuinely enjoy going to school, which is far more than I can say for my grade school!

5.0 parent

2/3/2021

Great school community which celebrates diversity. Teachers are amazing and creative and always willing to help. The principal is very involved and helpful with feedback. My son has ADHD and the teachers were always finding creative solutions to help him focus in the classroom. They also have a 0 bu...

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Forder Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Saint Louis, MO and is served by the MEHLVILLE R-IX in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Forder Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $196,817. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hancock Place High School, At Home Academy, Mehlville High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forder Elementary School.

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