FRED W RITTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fred W Ritter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Airport Community Schools school district, located in SOUTH ROCKWOOD, MI with about 318 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Fred W Ritter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fred W. Ritter Elementary School is a public school located in South Rockwood, Michigan, serving as part of the Airport Community School District. Situated in a small-town, rural-suburban setting, the school provides an educational environment focused on the foundational development of students in the early elementary grades. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards, social-emotional learning, and the nurturing of young learners as they begin their educational journeys.

As a member of the Airport Community School District, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the broader district while maintaining a community-oriented focus. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent-teacher cooperation. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, Fred W. Ritter Elementary aims to prepare its children for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

For more information, contact Fred W Ritter Elementary School at (734) 379-5335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5650 CARLETON ROCKWOOD RD
SOUTH ROCKWOOD, MI 48179-9764
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FRED W RITTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOUTH ROCKWOOD, MI with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
15.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRED W RITTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
2.2%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.