Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Custer Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Custer School District in Custer, SD, encompassing approximately 1,205 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 29.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 46.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Custer Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Custer Elementary - 02's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Custer Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Elementary - 02 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
84%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #142 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Custer Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Custer Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Hot Springs Elementary - 02, Hill City Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Custer Elementary - 02?
269 students attend Custer Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Custer Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Elementary - 02?
Custer Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer Elementary - 02 offer ?
Custer Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Custer Elementary - 02 part of?
Custer Elementary - 02 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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