Enrollment
49
Elementary
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CUSTER K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 300813000231
Custer School
304 4th Avenue, Custer, MT 59024 · (406) 856-4117 · Yellowstone County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL49 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
26 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 10 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 9 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 12% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Custer K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Custer School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Yellowstone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 49 | #277 of 421 | #37 of 39 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
49
-1 (-2%) vs 2020
-9% since 2000-01, when it was 54
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 12.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49 | 5.5 | 8.9:1 | 53% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 42 | 5.5 | 7.6:1 | 45% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 4.8 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 4 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 3.9 | 12.6:1 | 35% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 3 | 13.7:1 | 29% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 39 | 3 | 13.0:1 | 36% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 54 | 4 | 13.5:1 | 28% (15) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Custer School.
About Custer School
Custer School is a very small elementary school in Custer, Montana. Its enrollment is 49 students, spread over pre-K through 6. On average, elementary schools in Montana enroll around 167, and this school is 71% below that mark.
Custer School sits within Custer K-12 Schools, which has 3 schools and 88 students.
Custer School is 94% White by enrollment. The next largest groups are 4% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. In Yellowstone County overall, about 86% of residents are White.
Custer School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, with 5.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana, this school's ratio is lower. The school has 53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Yellowstone County, home to about 168,957 people, median household income comes to about $76,570, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. There are 68 public schools in the county, enrolling about 23,853, Custer School among them.
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, Custer 7-8, is the closest to Custer School. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
NCES describes the area around Custer School as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 50 in 2020-21 and 49 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 12.5:1 in 2020-21 to 8.9:1 in 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Yellowstone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
168,957
Census ACS
Median income
$76,570
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
23,853 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Custer K-12 Schools
- Custer High SchoolHigh · 26 students
- Custer 7-8Middle · 13 students
Other schools in Custer
- Custer High SchoolHigh · 26 students
- Custer 7-8Middle · 13 students
Nearby schools
- Custer 7-80.0 mi · 13
- Custer High School0.0 mi · 26
- Hysham School19.3 mi · 53
- Hysham High School19.3 mi · 28
- Hysham 7-819.3 mi · 11
- Hardin High School27.2 mi · 515
Frequently asked questions
About Custer SchoolHow many students attend Custer School?
Custer School enrolls approximately 49 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Custer School serve?
Custer School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Custer School is approximately 8.9:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Custer School?
At Custer School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Custer School?
Custer School is overseen by Custer K-12 Schools in Yellowstone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.