Fred W Ritter Elementary School in S. Rockwood, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fred W Ritter Elementary School is a suburban public school in S. Rockwood, Michigan that is part of Airport Community School District. It serves 265 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

265 Students

15 Teachers

5650 Carleton Rockwood Rd

S. Rockwood, MI 48179 View local requests

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Fred W Ritter Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Winczner

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Fred W Ritter Elementary School Demographics

70%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Fred W Ritter Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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