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Custer Elementary School

Clover Park School District · Pierce County · 7801 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498.0

(253)583-5230

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4/10
#715
Rank 715 out of 1,162
English Language Arts5/10 · #668 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #769 · 34th percentile

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School Overview

Lakewood sits just southwest of Tacoma, a working-class military community shaped in large part by its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord — so Custer Elementary tends to serve a mix of military families and long-rooted locals who value consistency and community connection. The school lands in the mid-range academically, with scores in English slightly outpacing math, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a familiar neighborhood school without the pressure of a highly competitive academic environment. For military families rotating through the area, Custer offers the kind of stable, no-frills community that can help kids settle in quickly during a transition.

Student Demographics

100 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
23 (23%)
Multiple Races
21 (21%)
African American
15 (15%)
Other
41 (41%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged77 (77%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

358
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
17:1
Student-Staff Ratio
13.5
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 Programs8/10 · #376 · 71st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found