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Custer School

Summary:

Custer School is an elementary school located in Custer, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 55 students. It is part of the Custer K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Custer School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and its own district. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school outperformed the state average in mathematics proficiency but underperformed in reading proficiency. However, in the previous two school years, Custer School's reading proficiency was on par or slightly above the state average. The school's statewide ranking among Montana elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 84th out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 196th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023 (2-star rating), indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools in the state. Custer School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 11.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Hysham School, which had a ratio of 8.5 in 2022-2023.

The decline in Custer School's statewide ranking and the inconsistent academic performance in mathematics and reading are concerning trends. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Hysham School, which has maintained a higher statewide ranking, further investigation into the school's specific practices, resources, and student demographics could help uncover additional insights and inform strategies for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 304 4th Avenue
       Custer, MT  59024

(406) 856-4117

District: Custer K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,059 Help


Students who attend Custer School usually attend:

Middle:    Custer 7-8
High:    Custer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  55

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Custer School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Custer School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Custer School is $16,059.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Custer School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Custer K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Custer K-12 Schools 134th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Custer School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 72.01 84th 287 70.7%
2021 56.02 180th 356 49.4%
2022 46.16 213th 329 35.3%
2023 47.98 196th 332 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Custer School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1995 38 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1996 38 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1997 31 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1998 30 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1999 38 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2000 39 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 43
2001 53 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 54
2002 45 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2003 45 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2004 34 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 29 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 35
2006 30 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 34
2007 30 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2008 26 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2009 26 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 33 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 36
2011 35 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 39
2012 36 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 39
2013 35 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 37
2014 40 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 41
2015 38 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 41
2016 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41
2017 46 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 48
2018 48 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 49
2019 54 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 56
2020 43 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 47
2021 45 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 50
2022 48 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 52
2023 50 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 55

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 45 3.6 12.5 17.8
1995 40 3.5 11.4 20
1996 40 3.5 11.4 20
1997 32 3.1 10.3 12.5
1998 34 2.9 11.7 26.5
1999 42 3.7 11.4 38.1
2000 43 4.0 10.8 32.6
2001 54 4.5 12.0 27.8
2002 47 4.2 11.2 36.2
2003 47 4.2 11.2 36.2
2004 41 4.2 9.8 26.8
2005 35 3.7 9.5 28.6
2006 34 3.7 9.2 29.4
2007 32 3.7 8.6 28.1
2008 28 3.7 7.6 39.3
2009 30 3.4 8.8 43.3
2010 36 3.3 10.6 36.1
2011 39 3.6 10.8 35.9
2012 39 3.5 10.8 33.3
2013 37 3.5 10.3 48.6
2014 41 3.5 11.4 26.8
2015 41 4.0 10.2 22
2016 41 4.0 10.2 29.3
2017 48 3.7 12.8 39.6
2018 49 3.8 12.5 34.7
2019 56 4.7 11.8 48.2
2020 47 5.0 9.3 55.3
2021 50 4.9 10.1 n/a
2022 52 5.6 9.1 n/a
2023 55 4.8 11.4 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 45 3.6 12.5 17.8
1995 40 3.5 11.4 20
1996 40 3.5 11.4 20
1997 32 3.1 10.3 12.5
1998 34 2.9 11.7 26.5
1999 42 3.7 11.4 38.1
2000 43 4.0 10.8 32.6
2001 54 4.5 12.0 27.8
2002 47 4.2 11.2 36.2
2003 47 4.2 11.2 36.2
2004 41 4.2 9.8 26.8
2005 35 3.7 9.5 28.6
2006 34 3.7 9.2 29.4
2007 32 3.7 8.6 28.1
2008 28 3.7 7.6 39.3
2009 30 3.4 8.8 43.3
2010 36 3.3 10.6 36.1
2011 39 3.6 10.8 35.9
2012 39 3.5 10.8 33.3
2013 37 3.5 10.3 48.6
2014 41 3.5 11.4 26.8
2015 41 4.0 10.2 22
2016 41 4.0 10.2 29.3
2017 48 3.7 12.8 39.6
2018 49 3.8 12.5 34.7
2019 56 4.7 11.8 48.2
2020 47 5.0 9.3 55.3
2021 50 4.9 10.1 n/a
2022 52 5.6 9.1 n/a
2023 55 4.8 11.4 n/a

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $16,483
2022 $16,412
2023 $16,059

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Custer 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5655
 1.8%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White5450
 7.4%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Custer School

Students who attend Custer School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Custer 7-8
High : Custer High School

Custer School ranks 196th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Custer School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 55 students attended Custer School.


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