Enrollment
769
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, MI
Custer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Custer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262415006090
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Monroe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262415006090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Custer Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Custer Elementary School
Custer Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Monroe, Michigan, enrolling 769 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 769 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #221, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 769 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students) and Monroe Middle School (674 students) alongside Custer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Custer Elementary School compares
Custer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Custer Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Public Schools, which includes Custer Elementary School.
$12,764
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Custer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arborwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raisinville School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Custer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~769 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Custer Elementary School
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has 769 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Custer Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Custer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Custer Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Custer Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Custer Elementary School a good school?
Custer Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monroe Public Schools?
Besides Custer Elementary School, Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students), Monroe Middle School (674 students), and Arborwood Elementary School (462 students). See the Monroe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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