What grades does CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Mandan area.

Where is CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a urban school in Mandan, ND.

What is the student-teacher ratio at CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 9.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Mandan, ND?

Schools in Mandan include CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Mandan area.

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CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Mandan, North Dakota|MANDAN 1

Mandan, ND 58554

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Tue

Kindergarten & PreSchool open houseEvent

Aug

Mon

Grades Open HouseEvent

Aug

Wed

1st Day of SchoolEvent

Sep

Wed

School Spirit Day!Event

Sep

Mon

No School - Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

Picture Day (Individual)Event

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

129

Student:Teacher

9.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

MANDAN 1

Econ. Disadvantaged

73.6%

Phone

(701)751-6503

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-39%

Math Proficiency

20-29%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.9%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

0.25

School Resource Officers

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,150

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,194

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,715

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 55%Local 38%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$344,035

+5.6% 1yr+30.3% 5yr

Bismarck, ND metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.1%

Below 150% poverty line

2.0%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

6.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

556

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

493

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

172 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

75 (15%)

Autism

72 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

70 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

30 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

24 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

126

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Kindergarten & PreSchool open house

Event

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Grades Open House

Event

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

1st Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Picture Day (Individual)	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	No School - Teacher Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	No School - Fall Break	Break	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Picture Retakes & Group/Class Photos	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No School - Veterans Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	No School - Christmas Break	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 2, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	No School - Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Easter Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Easter Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	School Spirit Day!	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—