Custer Elem
Custer, WA · Ferndale School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
704th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 40%· Stable
7660 Custer School Road, Custer, WA 98240
(360)383-9500NCES ID 530285000459Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Custer Elem 704th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 40th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 175 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 72.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 22.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $666K in zip 98240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Custer Elem
- #928Cascadia ElementaryFerndale School District · 3.8 mi away928th of 1,174
ELA 31% ▼9 · Math 35% ▼8Compare - #883Eagleridge ElementaryFerndale School District · 4 mi away883rd of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼2 · Math 32% ▼11Compare - #724Skyline Elementary SchoolFerndale School District · 4.2 mi away724th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▲1 · Math 40% ▼3Compare - #710Central ElementaryFerndale School District · 5.5 mi away710th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▲5 · Math 37% ▼6Compare - #810Blaine Elementary SchoolBlaine School District · 6.9 mi away810th of 1,174
ELA 36% ▼4 · Math 38% ▼5Compare - #1057Blaine HomeConnectionBlaine School District · 7.4 mi away1,057th of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼11 · Math 20% ▼23Compare - #583Meridian Parent Partnership ProgramMeridian School District · 7.8 mi away583rd of 1,174
ELA 55% ▲15 · Math 38% ▼5Compare - #700Fisher Elementary SchoolLynden School District · 7.9 mi away700th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲4 · Math 39% ▼4Compare
What school district is Custer Elem in?
Custer Elem is part of the Ferndale School District district in Custer, Washington.
Is Custer Elem a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Custer Elem 704th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Custer Elem?
White 72%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 4%, American Indian 1% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Custer Elem cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98240 is $666K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.