Custer Elementary - 02

Custer School District 16-1
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
304 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Custer Elementary (School ID 02) is a public primary school located at 371 Crook Street in Custer, South Dakota. Serving the Custer School District, the institution provides foundational education for students within the local community. The school is situated in the heart of the Black Hills, reflecting the character and values of the surrounding area as it prepares young learners for their academic futures.

As part of the Custer School District, the elementary school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its students. The school operates under the broader district mission to provide quality educational opportunities, fostering both academic growth and personal development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, school policies, or contact details, the district’s official website at [www.csd.k12.sd.us](http://www.csd.k12.sd.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and community engagement.
304
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (86.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (3.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Custer School District 16-1
Phone: (605)673-4483
Website: http://www.csd.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 54
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 48
Grade 6 47
Gender Ratio