Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Custer Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
17%
6%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Custer Hill Elementary School?
219 students attend Custer Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Custer Hill Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer Hill Elementary School?
Custer Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Custer Hill Elementary School offer ?
Custer Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Custer Hill Elementary School part of?
Custer Hill Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
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