Fred W Ritter Elementary School

5650 CARLETON ROCKWOOD RD
SOUTH ROCKWOOD, MI 48179

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

280

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred W Ritter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	13
Black	7
Two or More	15

White
245 (87.5 %)
Two or More
15 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.6 %)
Black
7 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Airport Community Schools
Phone:	(734)379-5335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 54