Forder Elementary

Summary:

Forder Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 363 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Mehlville R-IX school district, which is ranked 123 out of 376 districts in the state.

While Forder Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.44%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind many of its peers. The school's 5th-grade math proficiency rate of 25% is lower than the district (35.5%) and state (39.1%) averages. Forder Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools and has received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (52.34%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby Mosaic Elementary (8.1%) and Dressel Elementary School (17.93%).

Despite increased spending per student, from $10,450 in 2018-2019 to $12,140 in 2021-2022, Forder Elementary's academic performance has not improved. The school's white students and English Language Learners perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state, but the school's low-socioeconomic status students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 40% of Missouri elementary schools. These factors suggest that Forder Elementary may face challenges related to socioeconomic factors and resource allocation that could be impacting student achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 623 W Ripa Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63125-2525


(314) 467-5600

District: Mehlville R-Ix

SchoolDigger Rank:
555th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,140 Help


Students who attend Forder Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Margaret Buerkle Middle
High:    Mehlville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Asian:
5.5%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forder Elementary ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Asian (5.5%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forder Elementary is 11.6, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forder Elementary is $12,140, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forder Elementary 555th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Forder Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Mehlville R-Ix:

SchoolDigger ranks Mehlville R-Ix 123rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forder Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.55 518th 1074 51.8%
2007 36.26 794th 1080 26.5%
2008 50.82 546th 1084 49.6%
2009 50.44 564th 1053 46.4%
2010 54.79 490th 1066 54.0%
2011 41.76 723rd 1088 33.5%
2012 49.54 614th 1085 43.4%
2013 53.03 547th 1108 50.6%
2014 51.02 557th 1089 48.9%
2015 50.33 562nd 1058 46.9%
2016 47.90 486th 865 43.8%
2017 33.44 743rd 1032 28.0%
2018 27.01 809th 1045 22.6%
2019 26.06 832nd 1052 20.9%
2021 24.71 696th 901 22.8%
2022 32.33 626th 908 31.1%
2023 41.14 555th 898 38.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.16 15th 52 71.2%
2023 59.25 10th 50 80.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 758th 887 14.5%
2019 46.14 500th 907 44.9%
2021 29.53 438th 574 23.7%
2022 38.12 335th 532 37.0%
2023 38.10 392nd 611 35.8%
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Rank History for White students at Forder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 780th 898 13.1%
2019 16.09 851st 917 7.2%
2021 13.00 632nd 691 8.5%
2022 19.96 577th 675 14.5%
2023 32.17 473rd 673 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Forder Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 411 411
1992 369 69 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 377 72 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 402 68 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 433 52 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 433 52 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 418 61 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 417 56 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 423 74 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 385 71 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 390 69 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 386 59 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 386 59 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 377 56 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 362 56 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 362 42 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 352 50 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 358 57 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 356 53 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 368 50 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 353 46 13 19 1 0 0 0 432
2012 361 37 14 28 1 0 13 0 454
2013 358 15 16 28 2 0 19 0 438
2014 350 41 14 22 2 0 19 0 448
2015 371 30 10 19 3 0 29 0 462
2016 351 30 16 16 2 0 24 0 439
2017 338 29 16 14 2 0 29 0 428
2018 302 23 22 13 1 0 18 0 379
2019 277 19 21 13 1 0 16 0 347
2020 268 21 19 21 3 0 15 0 347
2021 281 21 25 14 1 1 18 0 361
2022 281 16 22 16 2 1 18 0 356
2023 292 16 20 16 2 1 16 0 363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 411 18.4 22.3 n/a
1992 447 20.7 21.5 19.2
1993 456 20.9 21.8 30.7
1994 484 20.8 23.3 29.3
1995 492 24.5 20.1 29.9
1996 492 24.5 20.1 29.9
1997 487 25.1 19.4 30.4
1998 480 24.6 19.5 26.5
1999 508 24.6 20.7 14.8
2000 462 25.0 18.5 32
2001 472 23.5 20.1 34.7
2002 454 24.7 18.4 26.4
2003 454 24.7 18.4 26.4
2004 437 23.9 18.3 27.2
2005 429 24.4 17.6 28.2
2006 417 25.1 16.6 30.2
2007 418 24.1 17.3 29.2
2008 437 28.3 15.4 35.7
2009 437 27.3 16.0 35.7
2010 447 28.3 15.7 39.4
2011 432 29.0 14.8 43.5
2012 454 29.3 15.4 42.5
2013 438 29.8 14.6 45.2
2014 448 31.3 14.2 53.6
2015 462 30.0 15.4 51.1
2016 439 29.0 15.1 48.7
2017 428 31.7 13.4 51.4
2018 379 29.1 13.0 52.2
2019 347 28.9 11.9 45.8
2020 347 30.6 11.3 40.9
2021 361 30.3 11.9 42.1
2022 356 31.3 11.3 39.3
2023 363 31.1 11.6 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 411 18.4 22.3 n/a
1992 447 20.7 21.5 19.2
1993 456 20.9 21.8 30.7
1994 484 20.8 23.3 29.3
1995 492 24.5 20.1 29.9
1996 492 24.5 20.1 29.9
1997 487 25.1 19.4 30.4
1998 480 24.6 19.5 26.5
1999 508 24.6 20.7 14.8
2000 462 25.0 18.5 32
2001 472 23.5 20.1 34.7
2002 454 24.7 18.4 26.4
2003 454 24.7 18.4 26.4
2004 437 23.9 18.3 27.2
2005 429 24.4 17.6 28.2
2006 417 25.1 16.6 30.2
2007 418 24.1 17.3 29.2
2008 437 28.3 15.4 35.7
2009 437 27.3 16.0 35.7
2010 447 28.3 15.7 39.4
2011 432 29.0 14.8 43.5
2012 454 29.3 15.4 42.5
2013 438 29.8 14.6 45.2
2014 448 31.3 14.2 53.6
2015 462 30.0 15.4 51.1
2016 439 29.0 15.1 48.7
2017 428 31.7 13.4 51.4
2018 379 29.1 13.0 52.2
2019 347 28.9 11.9 45.8
2020 347 30.6 11.3 40.9
2021 361 30.3 11.9 42.1
2022 356 31.3 11.3 39.3
2023 363 31.1 11.6 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forder Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $77 (0.7%) $10,373 (99.3%) $10,450
2020 $49 (0.5%) $10,539 (99.5%) $10,588
2021 $244 (2.4%) $9,880 (97.6%) $10,124
2022 $551 (4.5%) $11,588 (95.5%) $12,140

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forder Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 832nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 555th of 898 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forder Elementary)1040.3
 30.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)47.843.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forder Elementary)3540.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)50.948
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forder Elementary)28.435.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)49.847.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forder Elementary)28.442.6
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)49.352.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forder Elementary)25.325
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)4535.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Forder Elementary)43.732.8
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mehlville R-Ix)49.942.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forder Elementary)43.632.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)52.748.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347363
 4.6%
African American1916
 15.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2120
 4.8%
Hispanic1316
 23.1%
Pacific Islander01
White277292
 5.4%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%52.3%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forder Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Forder Elementary.

Students at Forder Elementary are 80% White, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Forder Elementary ranks 555th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Forder Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margaret Buerkle Middle
High : Mehlville High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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