Custer Elementary School

Summary:

Custer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Custer, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 169 students. The school is part of the Breckinridge County School District, which is ranked 93 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Custer Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 48th out of 691 Kentucky elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 418th out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is generally below the Breckinridge County and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39% in Breckinridge County and 41% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with rankings ranging from 199th to 524th out of 644-652 Kentucky elementary schools in recent years.

Custer Elementary School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with the school's ranking and test scores fluctuating over the years. This suggests a need for a more consistent and targeted approach to improving student outcomes. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.93% to 70.19%, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Compared to nearby schools in the Breckinridge County district, such as Ben Johnson Elementary, Hardinsburg Elementary, and Irvington Elementary, Custer Elementary School's performance is generally lower.


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Public PK, KG-5

 14880 Hwy 690
       Custer, KY  40115


(270) 756-3040

District: Breckinridge County

SchoolDigger Rank:
418th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Custer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Breckinridge County Middle School
High:    Breckinridge County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Compare Details Custer Elementary School ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Custer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Custer Elementary School 418th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Custer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Breckinridge County:

SchoolDigger ranks Breckinridge County 93rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Custer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 59.27 255th 638 60.0%
2008 52.81 325th 651 50.1%
2009 63.19 243rd 658 63.1%
2010 72.13 165th 683 75.8%
2011 45.27 416th 688 39.5%
2012 41.36 447th 713 37.3%
2013 46.73 395th 719 45.1%
2014 68.09 190th 705 73.0%
2015 45.84 407th 698 41.7%
2016 86.17 45th 690 93.5%
2017 75.63 130th 694 81.3%
2018 85.94 48th 691 93.1%
2019 67.79 200th 700 71.4%
2022 51.93 302nd 684 55.8%
2023 49.56 341st 687 50.4%
2024 40.09 418th 685 39.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.21 375th 661 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.49 19th 631 97.0%
2019 73.60 106th 664 84.0%
2022 59.44 199th 667 70.2%
2023 60.21 204th 670 69.6%
2024 45.42 358th 665 46.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.49 47th 663 92.9%
2019 55.29 306th 671 54.4%
2022 38.22 400th 641 37.6%
2023 57.02 247th 639 61.3%
2024 54.65 280th 644 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 61st 665 90.8%
2019 75.92 114th 676 83.1%
2023 46.13 349th 652 46.5%
2024 23.63 524th 652 19.6%
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Rank History for White students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.67 103rd 593 82.6%
2022 55.37 245th 656 62.7%
2023 43.42 380th 658 42.2%
2024 27.18 504th 659 23.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Custer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1989 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1990 196 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1991 204 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1992 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1993 211 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 206 206
1995 211 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 211 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 221 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1998 230 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1999 241 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 226 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 235 2 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2003 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2004 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 191 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 163 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 167
2007 177 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2008 180 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2009 162 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 2 171
2010 181 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 2 189
2011 161 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 170
2012 195 0 0 10 0 0 2 0 207
2013 206 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 215
2014 198 5 0 12 0 0 2 0 217
2015 208 1 0 13 0 0 3 0 225
2016 198 1 0 13 0 0 2 0 214
2017 186 2 0 12 1 0 3 0 204
2018 184 0 2 13 1 0 6 0 206
2019 171 1 0 10 0 0 8 0 190
2020 164 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 179
2021 152 0 2 6 1 1 6 0 168
2022 148 0 2 3 0 0 8 0 161
2023 157 0 2 2 0 1 7 0 169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Custer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 11.0 19.6 n/a
1989 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
1990 198 11.7 16.9 n/a
1991 206 13.1 15.7 n/a
1992 201 13.0 15.4 n/a
1993 212 13.3 15.9 n/a
1994 206 13.1 15.7 n/a
1995 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1996 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1997 223 14.3 15.6 62.8
1998 233 16.0 14.6 57.1
1999 243 14.6 16.6 71.2
2000 228 14.0 16.3 64
2001 244 13.4 18.2 68.9
2002 186 12.3 15.1 98.4
2003 186 12.3 15.1 98.4
2004 197 11.6 17.0 n/a
2005 194 13.5 14.4 n/a
2006 167 11.8 14.2 74.9
2007 180 13.0 13.8 75
2008 185 11.8 15.7 56.2
2009 171 11.8 14.5 50.9
2010 189 9.8 19.2 79.1
2011 170 11.0 15.4 70.6
2012 207 12.0 17.2 79.7
2013 215 12.2 17.6 79.5
2014 217 12.7 17.0 71
2015 225 13.0 17.3 76
2016 214 13.0 16.4 70.1
2017 204 12.2 16.7 74
2018 206 11.8 17.4 77.2
2019 190 11.2 16.9 72.1
2020 179 11.8 15.1 76
2021 168 11.3 14.8 58.9
2022 161 12.3 13.0 70.2
2023 169 11.0 15.3 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Custer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 11.0 19.6 n/a
1989 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
1990 198 11.7 16.9 n/a
1991 206 13.1 15.7 n/a
1992 201 13.0 15.4 n/a
1993 212 13.3 15.9 n/a
1994 206 13.1 15.7 n/a
1995 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1996 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1997 223 14.3 15.6 62.8
1998 233 16.0 14.6 57.1
1999 243 14.6 16.6 71.2
2000 228 14.0 16.3 64
2001 244 13.4 18.2 68.9
2002 186 12.3 15.1 98.4
2003 186 12.3 15.1 98.4
2004 197 11.6 17.0 n/a
2005 194 13.5 14.4 n/a
2006 167 11.8 14.2 74.9
2007 180 13.0 13.8 75
2008 185 11.8 15.7 56.2
2009 171 11.8 14.5 50.9
2010 189 9.8 19.2 79.1
2011 170 11.0 15.4 70.6
2012 207 12.0 17.2 79.7
2013 215 12.2 17.6 79.5
2014 217 12.7 17.0 71
2015 225 13.0 17.3 76
2016 214 13.0 16.4 70.1
2017 204 12.2 16.7 74
2018 206 11.8 17.4 77.2
2019 190 11.2 16.9 72.1
2020 179 11.8 15.1 76
2021 168 11.3 14.8 58.9
2022 161 12.3 13.0 70.2
2023 169 11.0 15.3 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Custer Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,179 (6.2%) $70 (0.4%) $1,249 (6.6%) $9,772 (51.3%) $1,900 (10.0%) $11,672 (61.3%) $19,031
2019 $926 (5.1%) $169 (0.9%) $1,095 (6.0%) $10,610 (58.0%) $2,434 (13.3%) $13,044 (71.3%) $18,299
2020 $1,112 (5.6%) $228 (1.1%) $1,340 (6.7%) $12,329 (61.7%) $2,027 (10.1%) $14,356 (71.8%) $19,983
2021 $1,836 (11.8%) $848 (5.5%) $2,684 (17.3%) $11,027 (71.1%) $1,795 (11.6%) $12,822 (82.7%) $15,506
2022 $3,376 (18.5%) $1,686 (9.2%) $5,062 (27.7%) $11,089 (60.6%) $2,138 (11.7%) $13,227 (72.3%) $18,289

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Custer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 687 Elementary schools
 21.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190169
 11.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic102
 80%
Pacific Islander01
White171157
 8.2%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.1%47.9%
 24.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Custer Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Custer Elementary School.

Students who attend Custer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Breckinridge County Middle School
High : Breckinridge County High School

Students at Custer Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Custer Elementary School ranks 418th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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