FORDER ELEM.
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of MEHLVILLE R-IX
623 W RIPA AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63125 · (314) 467-5600
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Academic performance
Math proficiency22%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 45.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
397Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
46%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten57
Grade 166
Grade 274
Grade 360
Grade 476
Grade 564
Students
White · 76%301
Asian · 8%32
Two or more races · 6%22
Black · 5%21
Hispanic · 5%18
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
361’20
356’21
363’22
381’23
397’24
Location
623 W RIPA AVE ST LOUIS
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.