Custer Elem vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Elem
Custer · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Mountain View Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
101 students
| Measure | Custer Elem Custer, Washington | Mountain View Elementary Ferndale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 1,154 | #650 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #25871 of 50,301 | #22161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 392 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Custer | Ferndale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 48.9).
- •Custer Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 61.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.8).
- •Custer Elem is the larger school with 392 students compared with 101.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Custer Elem better than Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 48.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Custer Elem and Mountain View Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Custer and Ferndale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Elem: 392. Mountain View Elementary: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Elem and Mountain View Elementary rank in Washington?
Custer Elem is 748th of 1,154 and Mountain View Elementary is 650th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).