C
Below Average
59/100

Forder Elem.

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 623 W RIPA AVE, St Louis, MO 63125
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Missouri
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
381
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%22%reading -20 pts, math -31 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -5 pts, math -16 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 623 W RIPA AVE
City St Louis
ZIP Code 63125
District 2920670
NCES School ID 292067002420
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63125

Understanding the community around Forder Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,755
Per Capita Income $31,387
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,700
Median Rent $922
Owner-Occupied 71.9%
Renter-Occupied 28.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forder Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.3%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Black 4.7%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 381
Teachers (FTE) 26.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forder Elem.?
Forder Elem. has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forder Elem.?
Forder Elem. has 381 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Forder Elem. serve?
Forder Elem. serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forder Elem. receive per student?
Forder Elem. receives $12,288 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forder Elem. in 63125 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,699
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,264
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
28.1%

Other Schools in 63125

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026