Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Custer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Custer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Custer Elementary School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Custer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
5%
5%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Elementary School's ranking?
Custer Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Custer Elementary School often compared to?
Custer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
129 students attend Custer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Custer Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Custer Elementary School offer ?
Custer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Elementary School part of?
Custer Elementary School is part of Mandan 1 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2023
Love this school. The principal is an outstanding leader. The teachers are all caring, they go above and beyond to make sure their students are learning and achieving goals. The parent involvement is excellent, I trust this school with my children. I know that they''re safe there and that''s a good feeling!
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