Custer Elementary School
Lakewood, WA · Clover Park School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
703rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
7801 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5230NCES ID 530141000251Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 100 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 313 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 29.1% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 41.5% | 24.0% | ▼ 17.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.1% | 20.8% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Black | 21.1% | 14.4% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 8.6% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.8 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 $549K in zip 98498 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Custer Elementary School
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ELA 41% ▼4 · Math 40% ▲2Compare
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.