Custer Elementary School vs Firwood
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Firwood
Steilacoom · Public other · Grades 4–12
45 students
| Measure | Custer Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Firwood Steilacoom, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #999 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #36176 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–12 |
| Students | 358 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| city | Lakewood | Steilacoom |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Custer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Firwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 74%).
- •Firwood does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 17.0).
- •Custer Elementary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 45.
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 Firwood?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Custer Elementary School and Firwood?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Steilacoom in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Elementary School: 358. Firwood: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Elementary School and Firwood rank in Washington?
Custer Elementary School is 999th of 1,154 and Firwood is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).