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Fred W Ritter Elementary School

Summary:

Fred W Ritter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades PK-4 in South Rockwood, Michigan, which is part of the Airport Community Schools district.

While Fred W Ritter Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.5%) compared to the state average, it faces several challenges. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.5% in 2018-2019 to 38.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby Loren Eyler Elementary School (21.2%). Additionally, Fred W Ritter Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 3rd and 4th grade students, with only 26% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 44.7% for the district and 39.6% for the state.

Despite the school's underperformance, it has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 68.93% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby Chapman Elementary (39.67%) and Loren Eyler Elementary (52.36%) schools. While the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, reaching $14,118 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into improved outcomes, suggesting the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues and drive sustainable improvements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5650 Carleton Rockwood Rd
       South Rockwood, MI  48179-9764

(734) 379-5335

District: Airport Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1033rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,118 Help


Students who attend Fred W Ritter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wagar Junior High School
High:    Airport Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Airport Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Airport Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 17, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Airport Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred W Ritter Elementary School is $14,118, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Airport Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fred W Ritter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred W Ritter Elementary School 1033rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Fred W Ritter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Airport Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Airport Community Schools 251st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fred W Ritter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.63 1312th 1545 15.1%
2007 47.25 1054th 1565 32.7%
2008 51.80 1001st 1577 36.5%
2009 56.25 898th 1589 43.5%
2010 52.31 1014th 1552 34.7%
2011 54.15 917th 1552 40.9%
2012 46.85 913th 1566 41.7%
2013 40.13 1023rd 1563 34.5%
2014 44.77 927th 1533 39.5%
2015 60.80 614th 1580 61.1%
2016 38.53 974th 1548 37.1%
2017 42.61 819th 1466 44.1%
2018 75.68 350th 1448 75.8%
2019 60.54 510th 1408 63.8%
2021 48.84 535th 1153 53.6%
2022 60.71 468th 1344 65.2%
2023 39.06 865th 1470 41.2%
2024 29.04 1033rd 1486 30.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.51 81st 1397 94.2%
2019 65.70 299th 1134 73.6%
2021 61.78 225th 749 70.0%
2022 74.42 170th 1099 84.5%
2023 40.71 791st 1350 41.4%
2024 22.22 1115th 1381 19.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.84 329th 1443 77.2%
2019 63.22 389th 1171 66.8%
2022 41.35 624th 1106 43.6%
2023 27.60 950th 1321 28.1%
2024 21.91 1061st 1342 20.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.70 362nd 1446 75.0%
2019 50.16 580th 1196 51.5%
2021 42.48 506th 915 44.7%
2022 63.79 365th 1139 68.0%
2023 41.99 754th 1334 43.5%
2024 29.21 943rd 1347 30.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.24 421st 1253 66.4%
2019 55.92 472nd 1128 58.2%
2021 44.47 535th 1005 46.8%
2022 48.18 568th 1102 48.5%
2023 27.81 890th 1198 25.7%
2024 22.80 980th 1204 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fred W Ritter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 339 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 310 3 0 2 13 n/a n/a 0 328
1990 297 0 0 2 22 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 293 2 1 7 23 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 263 0 0 7 14 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 290 0 1 2 35 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 308 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 350 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 350 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 331 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1998 318 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 335 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 336 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 361 8 1 7 7 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 392 11 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 392 11 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 350 11 1 12 2 n/a n/a 1 377
2005 324 15 0 10 4 n/a n/a 1 354
2006 305 13 0 7 3 n/a n/a 1 329
2007 280 10 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 276 18 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2009 268 12 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2010 293 9 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 329 11 1 15 2 0 0 0 358
2012 313 10 0 16 1 0 0 0 340
2013 325 12 1 17 1 0 0 0 356
2014 263 5 2 19 1 0 0 0 290
2015 269 5 2 13 2 0 0 0 291
2016 299 7 3 11 5 0 0 0 325
2017 285 5 2 10 2 0 1 0 305
2018 295 7 1 11 1 0 3 0 318
2019 302 8 0 17 1 0 11 0 339
2020 231 8 0 14 1 0 8 0 262
2021 200 13 1 13 1 0 3 0 231
2022 238 8 0 12 0 0 19 0 277
2023 245 7 0 13 0 0 15 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred W Ritter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 n/a n/a n/a
1989 328 n/a n/a 12.5
1990 321 21.0 15.2 13.4
1991 326 n/a n/a n/a
1992 284 n/a n/a n/a
1993 328 n/a 0.0 0
1994 310 13.0 23.8 19.7
1995 356 15.5 23.0 21.3
1996 356 15.5 23.0 21.3
1997 338 15.0 22.5 20.7
1998 324 15.0 21.6 22.5
1999 338 15.0 22.5 24.3
2000 343 13.8 24.9 31.5
2001 384 18.5 20.8 26.8
2002 418 22.5 18.6 32.3
2003 418 22.5 18.6 32.3
2004 377 21.8 17.3 35.9
2005 354 21.9 16.2 42.5
2006 329 18.8 17.5 46.6
2007 303 17.7 17.1 44.9
2008 303 16.3 18.6 40.3
2009 289 16.4 17.6 43.9
2010 311 19.7 15.7 48.2
2011 358 18.6 19.1 43.6
2012 340 18.6 18.2 49.7
2013 356 18.5 19.2 54.2
2014 290 17.0 17.0 58.3
2015 291 17.0 17.1 57
2016 325 17.0 19.1 54.5
2017 305 16.3 18.6 51.1
2018 318 15.2 20.8 52.2
2019 339 17.1 19.7 60.2
2020 262 15.0 17.4 59.9
2021 231 13.2 17.5 60.6
2022 277 15.3 18.0 67.5
2023 280 16.4 17.0 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred W Ritter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 n/a n/a n/a
1989 328 n/a n/a 12.5
1990 321 21.0 15.2 13.4
1991 326 n/a n/a n/a
1992 284 n/a n/a n/a
1993 328 n/a 0.0 0
1994 310 13.0 23.8 19.7
1995 356 15.5 23.0 21.3
1996 356 15.5 23.0 21.3
1997 338 15.0 22.5 20.7
1998 324 15.0 21.6 22.5
1999 338 15.0 22.5 24.3
2000 343 13.8 24.9 31.5
2001 384 18.5 20.8 26.8
2002 418 22.5 18.6 32.3
2003 418 22.5 18.6 32.3
2004 377 21.8 17.3 35.9
2005 354 21.9 16.2 42.5
2006 329 18.8 17.5 46.6
2007 303 17.7 17.1 44.9
2008 303 16.3 18.6 40.3
2009 289 16.4 17.6 43.9
2010 311 19.7 15.7 48.2
2011 358 18.6 19.1 43.6
2012 340 18.6 18.2 49.7
2013 356 18.5 19.2 54.2
2014 290 17.0 17.0 58.3
2015 291 17.0 17.1 57
2016 325 17.0 19.1 54.5
2017 305 16.3 18.6 51.1
2018 318 15.2 20.8 52.2
2019 339 17.1 19.7 60.2
2020 262 15.0 17.4 59.9
2021 231 13.2 17.5 60.6
2022 277 15.3 18.0 67.5
2023 280 16.4 17.0 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred W Ritter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $908 (9.5%) $8,673 (90.5%) $9,581
2020 $1,144 (11.0%) $9,247 (89.0%) $10,391
2021 $1,316 (10.6%) $11,144 (89.4%) $12,460
2022 $1,459 (11.8%) $10,914 (88.2%) $12,374
2023 $1,634 (11.6%) $12,483 (88.4%) $14,118

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred W Ritter Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 510th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 865th of 1470 Elementary schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fred W Ritter Elementary School)45.926.9
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Airport Community Schools)53.449.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Fred W Ritter Elementary School)54.136.5
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Airport Community Schools)58.657.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fred W Ritter Elementary School)62.138.9
 23.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Airport Community Schools)55.454.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Fred W Ritter Elementary School)43.142.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Airport Community Schools)49.454.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students339280
 17.4%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White302245
 18.9%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%68.9%
 8.8%

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Students who attend Fred W Ritter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wagar Junior High School
High : Airport Senior High School

Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks 1033rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Fred W Ritter Elementary School.

Students at Fred W Ritter Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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