Fred W Ritter Elementary School vs North Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.1 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
North Elementary School
Newport · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
366 students
| Measure | Fred W Ritter Elementary School South Rockwood, Michigan | North Elementary School Newport, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,581 | #1014 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27688 of 50,301 | #34322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 265 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | South Rockwood | Newport |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 36.5).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 69.4%).
- •North Elementary School is the larger school with 366 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 North Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred W Ritter Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 36.5 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 North Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between South Rockwood and Newport in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School: 265. North Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W Ritter Elementary School and North Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 794th of 1,581 and North Elementary School is 1014th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).