Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Custer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer Elementary School serves the northern part of Lakewood, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with distances to the outer edges of the zone ranging from around 0.7 to 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Creating Promising Futures.
School Rankings
Custer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Elementary School's ranking?
Custer Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Custer Elementary School often compared to?
Custer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dower Elementary School, Lake Louise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
358 students attend Custer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Custer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Custer Elementary School offer ?
Custer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Elementary School part of?
Custer Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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