Custer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, Washington, serving 299 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clover Park School District, which is ranked 183 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Custer Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, Custer's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.68%), Math (33.33%), and Science (29.63%) were all lower than the state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Custer Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools, with a ranking of 853 out of 1,168 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Compared to nearby schools in the Clover Park School District, such as Idlewild Elementary, Oakbrook Elementary, and Dower Elementary, Custer Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates and overall rankings. However, Custer's male students and low-socioeconomic status students perform better than the overall student population, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential strength.
Students who attend Custer Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Hudtloff Middle SchoolHigh : General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolHigh : Lakes High School
Clover Park School District
Students at Custer Elementary School are 28% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 19% White, 17% African American, 8% Pacific Islander, 5% Not Specified, 3% Asian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Custer Elementary School.
Custer Elementary School ranks 853rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.