Beal City Elementary School vs Fred W Ritter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 223 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beal City Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
South Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students
| Measure | Beal City Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Michigan | Fred W Ritter Elementary School South Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 1,581 | #794 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28447 of 50,301 | #27688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | South Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 45.2).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Beal City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 69.4%).
- •Beal City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beal City Elementary School better than Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 45.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beal City Elementary School and Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and South Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beal City Elementary School: 265. Fred W Ritter Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beal City Elementary School and Fred W Ritter Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Beal City Elementary School is 822nd of 1,581 and Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 794th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).