Overview
Custer Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Custer, South Dakota. The school enrolls 269 students. It is part of the Custer School District 16-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
269 students — small for a US elementary school
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SectorPublic
An cineál Scoil—
Céim CéimElementary
Grade Span0–6
District DistrictCuster School District 16-1
County46033
City City CityCuster
ZIP57730
Scoil Charter SchoolNo
Scoil MagnetNo
Teideal INo
NCES School ID461695000154
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment269
White84.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %34%
State Avg38%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)