Reed-Custer Elementary School

Summary:

Reed-Custer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 653 students in grades PK-5 in Braidwood, Illinois, which is part of the Reed Custer CUSD 255U district.

Overall, Reed-Custer Elementary School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, with particular strengths in Hispanic student achievement and support for low-income students. The school has been ranked between 359 and 1175 out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools in the past 10 years, with a current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Academically, the school outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science proficiency. However, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rates, from 6.9% to 29.5% in recent years, is a significant concern that the school and district should address.

Compared to nearby schools, Reed-Custer Elementary generally outperforms Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School in academic achievement, but falls short of the higher-ranked Pioneer Path school in the Channahon School District 17. The nearby Braceville Elementary School, part of the lower-ranked Braceville School District 75, struggles significantly in academic achievement compared to Reed-Custer Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 162 S School St
       Braidwood, IL  60408-1948


(815) 458-2145

District: Reed Custer CUSD 255U

SchoolDigger Rank:
659th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,456 Help


Students who attend Reed-Custer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Reed-Custer Middle School
High:    Reed-Custer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  653

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details Reed-Custer Elementary School ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed-Custer Elementary School is $16,456.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed-Custer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed-Custer Elementary School 659th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Reed-Custer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Reed Custer CUSD 255U:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Custer CUSD 255U 318th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reed-Custer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.25 854th 2020 57.7%
2004 76.93 451st 2030 77.8%
2005 72.69 585th 2022 71.1%
2006 70.92 672nd 2086 67.8%
2007 72.60 608th 2095 71.0%
2008 76.53 478th 2092 77.2%
2009 75.27 549th 2120 74.1%
2010 62.98 968th 2139 54.7%
2011 63.88 929th 2147 56.7%
2012 56.17 1135th 2166 47.6%
2013 44.88 1287th 2167 40.6%
2014 46.47 1175th 2093 43.9%
2015 44.02 1033rd 2052 49.7%
2016 57.04 802nd 2046 60.8%
2017 56.91 805th 2044 60.6%
2018 61.73 722nd 2037 64.6%
2019 68.48 592nd 2086 71.6%
2021 78.80 359th 1948 81.6%
2022 65.80 640th 2082 69.3%
2023 63.49 682nd 2077 67.2%
2024 64.12 659th 2067 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 274th 763 64.1%
2019 88.41 72nd 1194 94.0%
2021 63.44 159th 640 75.2%
2022 42.23 534th 1113 52.0%
2023 28.86 816th 1156 29.4%
2024 39.02 661st 1195 44.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.92 218th 1765 87.6%
2019 74.49 264th 1816 85.5%
2021 91.73 35th 1514 97.7%
2022 74.17 253rd 1763 85.6%
2023 68.26 379th 1808 79.0%
2024 75.72 245th 1793 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.04 629th 1964 68.0%
2019 67.51 590th 2019 70.8%
2021 83.82 201st 1680 88.0%
2022 71.07 500th 1970 74.6%
2023 63.44 629th 1957 67.9%
2024 60.15 678th 1942 65.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.62 726th 907 20.0%
2024 38.53 496th 886 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.16 737th 1972 62.6%
2019 67.08 585th 2019 71.0%
2021 64.96 492nd 1707 71.2%
2022 57.33 741st 1977 62.5%
2023 59.15 698th 1984 64.8%
2024 65.76 575th 1959 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.82 31st 742 95.8%
2022 63.07 240th 954 74.8%
2023 53.08 372nd 970 61.6%
2024 80.02 104th 959 89.2%
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Rank History for White students at Reed-Custer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.08 809th 1463 44.7%
2019 47.14 785th 1462 46.3%
2021 67.29 366th 1308 72.0%
2022 44.69 797th 1425 44.1%
2023 47.28 749th 1419 47.2%
2024 44.00 779th 1392 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Reed-Custer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 417 n/a 1 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 426
1990 454 n/a 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 464 1 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 486 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 527 1 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 516 2 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1995 590 5 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1996 590 5 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1997 599 2 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 591 3 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 620 2 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2000 639 4 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 627 4 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2002 604 12 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 604 12 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 443 4 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 412 7 2 20 1 n/a n/a 4 446
2006 436 7 2 18 3 n/a n/a 1 467
2007 411 10 1 18 2 n/a n/a 2 444
2008 497 8 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 508 3 2 28 0 n/a n/a 4 545
2010 485 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 6 508
2011 487 9 1 19 0 1 12 0 529
2012 463 12 6 18 0 1 12 0 512
2013 463 11 7 19 2 1 15 0 518
2014 478 11 7 20 2 1 14 0 533
2015 467 9 7 20 3 0 12 0 518
2016 439 5 4 13 1 1 17 0 480
2017 409 7 4 14 1 1 17 0 453
2018 572 7 4 49 1 0 18 0 651
2019 499 5 6 51 0 0 18 0 579
2020 495 3 4 54 0 0 15 0 571
2021 480 8 2 65 1 0 14 0 570
2022 522 4 1 70 1 0 23 0 621
2023 527 4 1 92 0 0 29 0 653

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reed-Custer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 426 25.0 17.0 n/a
1990 471 31.0 15.1 n/a
1991 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
1992 503 32.8 15.3 n/a
1993 545 32.0 17.0 n/a
1994 536 34.0 15.8 n/a
1995 622 33.0 18.8 n/a
1996 622 33.0 18.8 n/a
1997 632 36.0 17.6 n/a
1998 623 39.9 15.6 n/a
1999 651 39.5 16.5 n/a
2000 667 42.0 15.9 n/a
2001 644 43.5 14.8 n/a
2002 638 33.0 19.3 23.2
2003 638 33.0 19.3 23.2
2004 466 25.0 18.6 24.5
2005 446 24.0 18.6 23.8
2006 467 24.0 19.5 23
2007 444 29.0 15.3 20.6
2008 534 22.0 24.3 28.5
2009 545 25.0 21.8 29.8
2010 508 30.0 16.9 36.7
2011 529 29.0 18.2 38.8
2012 512 27.0 18.9 40.6
2013 518 30.6 16.9 35.3
2014 533 28.7 18.5 47.1
2015 518 28.0 18.5 49.8
2016 480 28.0 17.1 47.5
2017 453 37.5 12.0 44.8
2018 651 47.6 13.6 43
2019 579 45.0 12.8 44.7
2020 571 44.1 12.9 41.3
2021 570 n/a n/a n/a
2022 621 46.9 13.2 35.3
2023 653 50.5 12.9 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reed-Custer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 426 25.0 17.0 n/a
1990 471 31.0 15.1 n/a
1991 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
1992 503 32.8 15.3 n/a
1993 545 32.0 17.0 n/a
1994 536 34.0 15.8 n/a
1995 622 33.0 18.8 n/a
1996 622 33.0 18.8 n/a
1997 632 36.0 17.6 n/a
1998 623 39.9 15.6 n/a
1999 651 39.5 16.5 n/a
2000 667 42.0 15.9 n/a
2001 644 43.5 14.8 n/a
2002 638 33.0 19.3 23.2
2003 638 33.0 19.3 23.2
2004 466 25.0 18.6 24.5
2005 446 24.0 18.6 23.8
2006 467 24.0 19.5 23
2007 444 29.0 15.3 20.6
2008 534 22.0 24.3 28.5
2009 545 25.0 21.8 29.8
2010 508 30.0 16.9 36.7
2011 529 29.0 18.2 38.8
2012 512 27.0 18.9 40.6
2013 518 30.6 16.9 35.3
2014 533 28.7 18.5 47.1
2015 518 28.0 18.5 49.8
2016 480 28.0 17.1 47.5
2017 453 37.5 12.0 44.8
2018 651 47.6 13.6 43
2019 579 45.0 12.8 44.7
2020 571 44.1 12.9 41.3
2021 570 n/a n/a n/a
2022 621 46.9 13.2 35.3
2023 653 50.5 12.9 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reed-Custer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $763 (6.0%) $12,037 (94.0%) $12,800
2020 $698 (3.9%) $17,134 (96.1%) $17,833
2021 $210 (1.4%) $15,108 (98.6%) $15,318
2022 $210 (1.4%) $15,108 (98.6%) $15,318
2023 $466 (2.9%) $15,496 (97.1%) $15,961
2024 $253 (1.5%) $16,204 (98.5%) $16,456

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed-Custer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 592nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 682nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reed-Custer Elementary School)48.830
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)48.830
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reed-Custer Elementary School)52.329
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)52.329
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reed-Custer Elementary School)49.441.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)49.441.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reed-Custer Elementary School)45.930.4
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)45.930.4
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reed-Custer Elementary School)38.751.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)38.751.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Reed-Custer Elementary School)35.539.5
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)35.539.5
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Reed-Custer Elementary School)56.852.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)56.852.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579653
 12.8%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic5192
 80.4%
Pacific Islander00
White499527
 5.6%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%41.7%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Reed-Custer Elementary School

Students at Reed-Custer Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Reed-Custer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reed-Custer Middle School
High : Reed-Custer High School

Reed-Custer Elementary School ranks 659th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Reed-Custer Elementary School.


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