Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Custer Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Elementary - 02's student population of 304 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Custer Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Elementary - 02 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Elementary - 02's ranking?
Custer Elementary - 02 is ranked #375 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Custer Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Custer Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Hill City Elementary - 02, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Custer Elementary - 02?
304 students attend Custer Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Custer Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Elementary - 02?
Custer Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer Elementary - 02 offer ?
Custer Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Elementary - 02 part of?
Custer Elementary - 02 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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