- Cascadia Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Custer Elem (607.6:1 vs. 306:1).
- Cascadia Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Custer Elem (195 vs. 156).
- Cascadia Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Custer Elem (20 vs. 13).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Cascadia Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Custer Elem (195 vs. 156).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Cascadia Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Custer Elem (20 vs. 13).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Custer Elem reported a higher violent incidents than Cascadia Elementary (14 vs. 9).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Cascadia Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Custer Elem (607.6:1 vs. 306:1).
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
Custer Elem
$18,722.43
Cascadia Elementary
$18,722.43
Local revenue share
Custer Elem
22.3%
Cascadia Elementary
22.3%
State revenue share
Custer Elem
66.8%
Cascadia Elementary
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Custer Elem
11%
Cascadia Elementary
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Custer Elem
44.1%
Cascadia Elementary
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.