At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
42
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
45%-6.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Custer School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Custer, Montana. The school enrolls 42 students. It is part of the Custer K-12 Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
42 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictCuster K-12 Schools
County30111
CityCuster
ZIP59024
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300813000231
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment42
White90.9%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
90.9%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.