Custer Elementary School
Lakewood, WA · Clover Park School District · Grades PK-5
703rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
Custer Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Custer Elementary School 703rd 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 20th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — improving.
Custer Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 100 students tested
Custer Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 313 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.0% | 29.1% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 45.9% | 24.0% | ▼ 21.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 20.8% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| Black | 19.5% | 14.4% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 8.6% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Custer Elementary School
Typical home value $549K in zip 98498 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Custer Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Oakbrook Elementary SchoolClover Park School District · 0.5 mi away756th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 2Dower Elementary SchoolClover Park School District · 0.9 mi away1,021st of 1,174
ELA 30% · Math 24% - –Oak GroveClover Park School District · 1.1 mi away
- 1Park Lodge Elementary SchoolClover Park School District · 1.4 mi away1,085th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 3Idlewild Elementary SchoolClover Park School District · 1.5 mi away881st of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 3Four Heroes ElementaryClover Park School District · 1.6 mi away909th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 9Chambers ElementaryUniversity Place School District · 2 mi away140th of 1,174
ELA 66% · Math 75% - 4Lake Louise Elementary SchoolClover Park School District · 2.1 mi away735th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Custer Elementary School in?
Custer Elementary School is part of the Clover Park School District district in Lakewood, Washington.
Is Custer Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Custer Elementary School 703rd 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 Elementary School?
Hispanic 29%, White 24%, Two or more races 21%, Black 14% (313 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Custer Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98498 is $549K 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.