At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
422
Forder Elem.: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Forder Elem.
Forder Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in St Louis. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Mehlville R-IX. NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.8%) and Asian (8.1%). English learners represent 38.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Forder Elem.
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.8%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black5.3%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mehlville R-IX
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wohlwend Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
Point Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Rogers Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Oakville Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Trautwein Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
Hagemann Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
427 reported students
Public schools near Forder Elem.
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Place Elem. Elementary · Hancock Place | PK–05 | 647 | 1.1 mi |
| Bierbaum Elem. Elementary · Mehlville R-IX | KG–05 | 531 | 1.3 mi |
| Mosaic Elementary Elementary · Mehlville R-IX | KG–05 | 258 | 1.6 mi |
| Beasley Elem. Elementary · Mehlville R-IX | KG–05 | 250 | 2 mi |
| Bayless Elementary Elementary · Bayless | PK–05 | 858 | 2.1 mi |
| Lyon at Blow Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–08 | 243 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forder Elem.
What grades does Forder Elem. serve?
Forder Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mehlville R-IX.
How many students attend Forder Elem.?
Forder Elem. reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 358 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forder Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 397 students and 31.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forder Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forder Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mehlville R-IX attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forder Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Forder Elem. in?
Forder Elem. is part of Mehlville R-IX, based in St Louis, MO, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forder Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hancock Place Elem. (1.1 mi), Bierbaum Elem. (1.3 mi), Mosaic Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.