Custer Elementary School

www.monroe.k12.mi.us

741 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Custer Elementary School is a public school located in Monroe, Michigan, and operates as part of the Monroe Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience aimed at academic growth and personal development. Its curriculum is designed to align with state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school is situated on West Albain Road and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the Monroe area. As part of the broader Monroe Public Schools system, Custer Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives that support its commitment to preparing students for future success. For parents and community members interested in specific programming, school calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us.

741

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Custer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	25
Black	82
Asian	1
Two or More	82
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
547 (73.8 %)
Black
82 (11.1 %)
Two or More
82 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monroe Public Schools
Phone:	(734)265-4300
Website:	http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 118