Fred W Ritter Elementary School vs Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
South Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Carleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
| Measure | Fred W Ritter Elementary School South Rockwood, Michigan | Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Carleton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,581 | #713 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27688 of 50,301 | #25440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 265 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | South Rockwood | Carleton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 46.3).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 69.4%).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 265.
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 Fred W Ritter Elementary School better than Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 46.3 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 Fred W Ritter Elementary School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between South Rockwood and Carleton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School: 265. Joseph C Sterling Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W Ritter Elementary School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 794th of 1,581 and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 713th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).