Forder Elem. vs John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
ST Louis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students
| Measure | Forder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #823 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #32395 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 397 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 45.6%).
- •Forder Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Forder Elem. is the larger school with 397 students compared with 311.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forder Elem. better than John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forder Elem. and John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forder Elem.: 397. John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forder Elem. and John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Forder Elem. is 823rd of 1,159 and John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).