Custer Elementary School vs Dower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Dower Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Custer Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Dower Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,154 | #826 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #36176 of 50,301 | #28308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 33.6).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Custer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 74.5%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Custer Elementary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 337.
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 Elementary School better than Dower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dower Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 33.6 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 Elementary School and Dower Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Elementary School: 358. Dower Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Elementary School and Dower Elementary School rank in Washington?
Custer Elementary School is 999th of 1,154 and Dower Elementary School is 826th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).