Custer County School District Consolidate 1
School District · Westcliffe, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#120 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,545
$613 vs Colorado median
District size
345 students
Smaller than Colorado median
The short answer
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 ranks #120 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Custer County School District Consolidate 1's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Custer County High School (6.8/10), Custer Middle School (5.8/10), and Custer County Elementary School (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custer County High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Custer Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Custer County Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Custer County School District Consolidate 1
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 is a Westcliffe, Colorado school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 345 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. District-level spending was $14,545 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Custer County High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 students show an average math proficiency of 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 with test data.
Schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Westcliffe
- Total Enrollment
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- District spending per student
- $14,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
The average composite rating for Custer County School District Consolidate 1 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1's district-level spending was $14,545 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Custer County High School is the highest-rated school in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Across schools in Custer County School District Consolidate 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Custer County School District Consolidate 1 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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