Custer Elementary School

Summary:

Custer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monroe, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 741. The school is part of the Monroe Public Schools district, which is ranked 507 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Custer Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently lower academic performance compared to the state and district averages. Only 25.6% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 24.8%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.2% to 48.9%, and has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher per-student spending, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 20:1, which may contribute to its academic struggles.

Custer Elementary's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with low socioeconomic status, who rank in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 990 out of 1,548 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,229 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. In comparison, nearby schools like Raisinville School and Manor Elementary School have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5003 W Albain Rd
       Monroe, MI  48161-9558


(734) 265-4300

District: Monroe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1229th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,408 Help


Students who attend Custer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Monroe Middle School
High:    Monroe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  741

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
African American:
11.1%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Custer Elementary School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Custer Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Monroe Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), African American (11.1%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School is 20, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Monroe Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Custer Elementary School is $15,408. 2 elementary schools in the Monroe Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Custer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Custer Elementary School 1229th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Custer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Monroe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Public Schools 507th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.90 1275th 1545 17.5%
2007 34.05 1268th 1565 19.0%
2008 46.06 1108th 1577 29.7%
2009 51.12 1032nd 1589 35.1%
2010 48.74 1087th 1552 30.0%
2011 51.71 961st 1552 38.1%
2012 41.35 1036th 1566 33.8%
2013 42.22 988th 1563 36.8%
2014 33.91 1105th 1533 27.9%
2015 34.71 1090th 1580 31.0%
2016 37.70 990th 1548 36.0%
2017 22.57 1124th 1466 23.3%
2018 27.38 1113th 1448 23.1%
2019 13.45 1228th 1408 12.8%
2022 8.68 1236th 1344 8.0%
2023 15.04 1235th 1470 16.0%
2024 16.51 1229th 1486 17.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 266th 403 34.0%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 1123rd 1397 19.6%
2019 13.69 1037th 1134 8.6%
2022 6.64 1070th 1099 2.6%
2023 14.91 1181st 1350 12.5%
2024 13.72 1246th 1381 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.82 1083rd 1443 24.9%
2019 11.40 1089th 1171 7.0%
2022 5.20 1086th 1106 1.8%
2023 15.33 1146th 1321 13.2%
2024 18.18 1118th 1342 16.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.91 1091st 1446 24.6%
2019 9.25 1129th 1196 5.6%
2022 6.58 1100th 1139 3.4%
2023 11.11 1207th 1334 9.5%
2024 12.48 1208th 1347 10.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 249th 475 47.6%
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Rank History for White students at Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.83 1111th 1253 11.3%
2019 7.30 1100th 1128 2.5%
2022 4.58 1091st 1102 1.0%
2023 10.43 1125th 1198 6.1%
2024 11.17 1118th 1204 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, October 18, 2019

Open Quote there are way to many kids in a classroom instead of helping parents deal with a child that has behavioral and learning issue they send them home or tell you you have to take a day off work to come in and sit with your child in class. Oh how things have changed. sorry we cant help its your problem we don,t want to deal with it its easier to send them home our 5 year old has had more suspensions than all my family members combined in a lifetime and its only 2 months into the school year. what a disappointment. Gonna have to move . Close Quote



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 852 14 5 15 4 n/a n/a 0 890
1989 873 18 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1990 853 20 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1991 797 15 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 829
1992 822 23 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 865
1993 746 24 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 788
1994 753 26 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 798
1995 737 28 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 737 28 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 707 29 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 728 42 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1999 685 33 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2000 603 37 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2001 565 51 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2002 536 50 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 536 50 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 814 65 4 47 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2005 828 55 2 39 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2006 889 74 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2007 859 62 4 38 1 n/a n/a 0 964
2008 930 93 7 59 1 n/a n/a 0 1090
2009 925 92 7 52 1 n/a n/a 5 1082
2010 1033 100 11 45 0 n/a n/a 8 1197
2011 986 96 7 44 0 0 6 0 1139
2012 933 102 8 37 0 0 6 0 1086
2013 900 104 4 50 2 0 6 0 1066
2014 875 117 8 48 2 0 6 0 1056
2015 875 117 5 43 3 0 7 0 1050
2016 868 120 1 46 2 1 6 0 1044
2017 757 100 1 47 4 1 16 0 926
2018 736 136 3 41 3 2 16 0 937
2019 717 128 3 39 4 2 26 0 919
2020 727 106 1 35 4 2 38 0 913
2021 750 113 1 32 3 3 77 0 979
2022 621 90 1 29 3 3 87 0 834
2023 547 82 1 25 1 3 82 0 741

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 890 n/a n/a n/a
1989 918 n/a n/a 24.2
1990 889 48.0 18.5 21.6
1991 829 n/a n/a n/a
1992 865 n/a n/a 27.7
1993 788 n/a 0.0 33
1994 798 33.9 23.5 35.5
1995 779 34.0 22.9 38
1996 779 34.0 22.9 38
1997 759 36.0 21.1 44.7
1998 787 36.0 21.9 41.6
1999 739 36.0 20.5 32.3
2000 668 37.1 18.0 46
2001 649 33.9 19.1 32.8
2002 623 33.4 18.7 38.5
2003 623 33.4 18.7 38.5
2004 930 45.1 20.6 34.4
2005 924 46.6 19.8 40.3
2006 1008 47.5 21.2 43.9
2007 964 46.8 20.6 38.1
2008 1090 55.2 19.7 38.4
2009 1082 52.8 20.5 48.7
2010 1197 62.0 19.3 54.6
2011 1139 60.3 18.8 54.6
2012 1086 56.9 19.0 57.8
2013 1066 55.2 19.2 62
2014 1056 52.9 19.9 60.9
2015 1050 52.0 20.1 62.6
2016 1044 48.0 21.7 64.2
2017 926 48.0 19.2 61.8
2018 937 42.4 22.0 66.9
2019 919 45.5 20.1 67.4
2020 913 42.8 21.3 59.6
2021 979 51.3 19.0 66.7
2022 834 39.8 20.9 61.2
2023 741 37.0 20.0 69.4

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 890 n/a n/a n/a
1989 918 n/a n/a 24.2
1990 889 48.0 18.5 21.6
1991 829 n/a n/a n/a
1992 865 n/a n/a 27.7
1993 788 n/a 0.0 33
1994 798 33.9 23.5 35.5
1995 779 34.0 22.9 38
1996 779 34.0 22.9 38
1997 759 36.0 21.1 44.7
1998 787 36.0 21.9 41.6
1999 739 36.0 20.5 32.3
2000 668 37.1 18.0 46
2001 649 33.9 19.1 32.8
2002 623 33.4 18.7 38.5
2003 623 33.4 18.7 38.5
2004 930 45.1 20.6 34.4
2005 924 46.6 19.8 40.3
2006 1008 47.5 21.2 43.9
2007 964 46.8 20.6 38.1
2008 1090 55.2 19.7 38.4
2009 1082 52.8 20.5 48.7
2010 1197 62.0 19.3 54.6
2011 1139 60.3 18.8 54.6
2012 1086 56.9 19.0 57.8
2013 1066 55.2 19.2 62
2014 1056 52.9 19.9 60.9
2015 1050 52.0 20.1 62.6
2016 1044 48.0 21.7 64.2
2017 926 48.0 19.2 61.8
2018 937 42.4 22.0 66.9
2019 919 45.5 20.1 67.4
2020 913 42.8 21.3 59.6
2021 979 51.3 19.0 66.7
2022 834 39.8 20.9 61.2
2023 741 37.0 20.0 69.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Custer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,034 (10.1%) $9,248 (89.9%) $10,282
2020 $1,002 (9.4%) $9,697 (90.6%) $10,699
2021 $1,826 (16.5%) $9,255 (83.5%) $11,080
2022 $2,314 (17.9%) $10,584 (82.1%) $12,898
2023 $1,979 (12.8%) $13,429 (87.2%) $15,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Custer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1228th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1235th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Custer Elementary School)25.615.9
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)27.417.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Custer Elementary School)19.88.8
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)2417.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Custer Elementary School)29.426.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)29.822.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Custer Elementary School)23.814.9
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)20.914.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Custer Elementary School)2431.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)30.324.6
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Custer Elementary School)10.910.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)1310.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Custer Elementary School)8.54.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Monroe Public Schools)7.57.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Custer Elementary School)29.522.2
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)2823.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Custer Elementary School)11.613.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)15.613.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students919741
 19.4%
African American12882
 35.9%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3925
 35.9%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White717547
 23.7%
Two or More Races2682
 215.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.4%69.4%
 2%


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Custer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Custer Elementary School are 74% White, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Monroe Middle School
High : Monroe High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Custer Elementary School.


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