Overview
CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1â5 in Mandan, North Dakota. The school enrolls 126 students. It is part of the MANDAN 1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking â different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average â 16:1)
Intimate school community
126 students â small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility â schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeâ
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1â5
DistrictMANDAN 1
County38059
CityMandan
ZIP58554
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID381182000384
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment126
White59.5%
Hispanic / Latino15.1%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races6.3%
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 %75%
State Avg34%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)