Custer Elementary School

14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115

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Top 20%

Tel: (270) 756-3040

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Custer Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Custer Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 168 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Custer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Custer Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

168 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Custer Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Custer Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#201 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

25-29%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Custer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-44%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Custer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Custer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

90%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Custer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Custer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Custer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Breckinridge County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Custer Elementary School's ranking?

Custer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Custer Elementary School?

168 students attend Custer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Custer Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Elementary School?

Custer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Custer Elementary School offer ?

Custer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Custer Elementary School part of?

Custer Elementary School is part of Breckinridge County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 168 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education