Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fred W Ritter Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred W Ritter Elementary School's ranking?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is ranked #976 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fred W Ritter Elementary School often compared to?
Fred W Ritter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loren Eyler Elementary School, Ida Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
280 students attend Fred W Ritter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fred W Ritter Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fred W Ritter Elementary School offer ?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred W Ritter Elementary School part of?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is part of Airport Community Schools School District.
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