Custer Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605)673-4483
- Custer Elementary - 02 serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Custer Elementary - 02's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Custer Elementary - 02's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Custer Elementary - 02 is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #496 out of 617 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 85% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Custer 16-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Custer Elementary - 02 is Custer High School - 01 (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hill City Middle School - 04 (11.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hill City Elementary - 02 (11.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Custer Custer High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 242 students
0.6 miles
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605)673-4473 0.6 9-12 242 - Hill City Hill City Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 225 students
11.5 miles
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605)574-3015 11.5 PK-5 225 - Hill City Hill City High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 153 students
11.5 miles
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605)574-3000 11.5 9-12 153 - Hill City Hill City Middle School - 04 Grades: 6-8 | 127 students
11.5 miles
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605)574-3025 11.5 6-8 127 - Rapid City Corral Drive Elementary - 21 Grades: K-5 | 463 students
24.8 miles
4503 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605)394-6789 24.8 K-5 463
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