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#1273 of 2,228 schools in WA
Custer Elementary School
Elementary School · Clover Park School District · Lakewood, WA
A Clover Park School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7801 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
- Math 33% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Custer Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Custer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,382
Median home value
$458,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Dower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| FirwoodEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Oak GroveEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 15 | 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.
Clover Park School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #12 of 25
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Custer Elementary School is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Custer Elementary School
Custer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 313 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 5th.
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School is 17.4:1. 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 WA?
Custer Elementary School ranks #1,273 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Custer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Custer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
79.9% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (253) 583-5230
- Area population (ZIP 98498)
- 28,940
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98498; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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