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Elementary Schools

Custer Elem

Ferndale School District · Whatcom County · 7660 Custer School Road, Custer, WA 98240.0

(360)383-9500

5/10
#639
Rank 639 out of 1,162
Top 55%
English Language Arts4/10 · #727 · 38th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #585 · 50th percentile
Science5/10 · #536 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Custer Elementary sits in a quiet, rural corner of Whatcom County, just a short drive from the Canadian border and surrounded by the kind of Pacific Northwest farmland and forest that makes this part of Washington feel wonderfully unhurried. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores holding up solidly, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a small-town upbringing over a high-pressure academic environment. For those drawn to the slower pace of rural Whatcom County — with Bellingham's amenities still within reach — Custer Elementary offers a tight-knit community feel that's hard to find closer to the city.

Student Demographics

175 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
120 (69%)
Hispanic
44 (25%)
Other
11 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged96 (55%)
Students with Disabilities31 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

395
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
13.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
21.4
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1202 · 6th percentile

2 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.