CUSTER SCHOOL

Custer School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Custer K-12 Schools school district, located in Custer, MT with about 49 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Custer School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Custer School, located in the small rural community of Custer, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the region. As a smaller district, it offers a close-knit learning environment that focuses on providing individualized attention to students. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while leveraging its position within a tight-knit community to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

Beyond its core academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Custer area. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the district aims to prepare its graduates for future academic or vocational pursuits despite the challenges inherent in serving a rural population. For more specific details regarding their current academic calendar, staff directory, or extracurricular offerings, community members and interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.custerschools.org.

For more information, contact Custer School at (406) 856-4117 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.