C
Below Average
50/100

Custer Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 205 8th Ave NE, Mandan, ND 58554
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 25% proficient · 24th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
129
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%24/100reading 32nd percentile, math 15th percentile among North Dakota elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−8 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−14 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -17 pts, math -21 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income—10%math -11 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 205 8th Ave NE
City Mandan
ZIP Code 58554
District 3811820
NCES School ID 381182000384
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58554

Understanding the community around Custer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,542
Per Capita Income $43,967
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $264,100
Median Rent $981
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
View full data for ZIP 58554 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Custer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.7%
Hispanic/Latino 12.4%
American Indian 8.5%
Black 4.7%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 129
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has 129 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does Custer Elementary School serve?
Custer Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Custer Elementary School receive per student?
Custer Elementary School receives $19,029 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Custer Elementary School in 58554 ▼
Avg Home Value
$352,797
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,381
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
28.0%

Other Schools in 58554

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026