- Custer Elem reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Elementary (156 vs. 137).
- Custer Elem reported a higher violent incidents than Central Elementary (14 vs. 2).
- Central Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Custer Elem (24 vs. 13).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Custer Elem reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Elementary (156 vs. 137).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Custer Elem (24 vs. 13).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Custer Elem reported a higher violent incidents than Central Elementary (14 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Custer Elem reported a higher students per counselor than Central Elementary (306:1 vs. 305:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central Elementary
$18,722.43
Custer Elem
$18,722.43
Local revenue share
Central Elementary
22.3%
Custer Elem
22.3%
State revenue share
Central Elementary
66.8%
Custer Elem
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Central Elementary
11%
Custer Elem
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Elementary
44.1%
Custer Elem
44.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Whatcom County
$80,989
Whatcom County
$80,989
Poverty rate
Whatcom County
12.7%
Whatcom County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Whatcom County
38.1%
Whatcom County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Whatcom County
4.5%
Whatcom County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.