Forder Elem. vs Westridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 26 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
Westridge Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Forder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Westridge Elem. Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 1,159 | #375 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #32395 of 50,301 | #16070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| city | ST Louis | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 39.3).
- •Westridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Westridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Westridge Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 45.6%).
- •Forder Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
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 Westridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Westridge Elem. ranks higher (63.1 vs 39.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forder Elem. and Westridge Elem.?
About 26 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forder Elem.: 397. Westridge Elem.: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forder Elem. and Westridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Forder Elem. is 823rd of 1,159 and Westridge Elem. is 375th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).