At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
146
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
51%+1.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Custer County Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in WESTCLIFFE, Colorado. The school enrolls 146 students. It is part of the Custer County School District Consolidate 1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
146 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCuster County School District Consolidate 1
County8027
CityWESTCLIFFE
ZIP81252
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080720001226
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment146
White86.3%
Hispanic / Latino8.2%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
86.3%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.