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#3098 of 3,192 schools in MI
Custer Elementary School
Elementary School · Monroe Public Schools · Monroe, MI
A Monroe Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5003 WEST ALBAIN RD, Monroe, MI 48161
- Math 15% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Custer Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Custer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,517
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Monroe Catholic ES - St. Michael CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–1 | 2.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Meadow Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–K | 3.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monroe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Custer Elementary School is listed in Monroe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Custer Elementary School
Custer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, MI, part of Monroe Public Schools, serving approximately 674 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,098 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Custer Elementary School
What grades does Custer Elementary School serve?
Custer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Custer Elementary School rank in MI?
Custer Elementary School ranks #3,098 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Custer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Custer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Custer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Custer Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Custer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Custer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Custer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Custer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Custer Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Custer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (734) 265-4300
- Area population (ZIP 48161)
- 26,556
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48161; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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