School Information

Forder Elementary School serves students in preschool through fifth grade. The school is located at 623 W. Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125.

Phone:  314-467-5600
Fax:  314-467-5699
Attendance:  314-467-5610

Principal:  Dr. Whitney Maus
[email protected]

Regular school hours are 8:45 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. On half-day/early release days, students in grades K-5 are dismissed at 12:55 p.m.

Mission Statement
Fostering
Academic excellence and acceptance for
Learners to be productive
Citizens
Of character in our
Nurturing and 
Safe school


The Mehlville School District strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: contact Adam Smith at 314-467-5006 or [email protected].