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#1332 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
Elementary School · Airport Community Schools · South Rockwood, MI
An Airport Community Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5650 CARLETON ROCKWOOD RD, South Rockwood, MI 48179
- Math 50% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fred W Ritter Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,750
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48179; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| John M Barnes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 3–5 | 1.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Ethel C Bobcean Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Hunter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Airport Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is listed in Airport Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred W Ritter Elementary School
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Rockwood, MI, part of Airport Community Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,332 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred W Ritter Elementary School
What grades does Fred W Ritter Elementary School serve?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred W Ritter Elementary School rank in MI?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks #1,332 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fred W Ritter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred W Ritter Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fred W Ritter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fred W Ritter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred W Ritter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fred W Ritter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (734) 379-5335
- Area population (ZIP 48179)
- 3,353
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48179; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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