- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mandan, ND
Custer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Custer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381182000384
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Custer Elementary School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 381182000384 · Mandan, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 9.7:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Custer Elementary School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Custer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- This school 126
Custer Elementary School
126 students
What this shows Custer Elementary School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Custer Elementary School compares
Custer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 84% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 33% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$14,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Custer Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Custer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Mandan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
379 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Stark Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Marmot School 6-12
Standard public school
20 students 2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Custer Elementary School
How many students attend Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Custer Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Custer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Custer Elementary School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer Elementary School?
Custer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Custer Elementary School rank among schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Custer Elementary School, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), and Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.