Reed-Custer Elementary School
690 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Reed-Custer Elementary School, located in Braidwood, Illinois, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Reed-Custer Community School District 255U. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a student-centered approach, the faculty aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Reed-Custer Elementary prides itself on cultivating a close-knit community atmosphere where parental involvement and staff collaboration are highly encouraged. The school emphasizes character education and personal growth, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and motivated to participate in both classroom activities and extracurricular programs. Through its dedicated staff and focus on comprehensive student wellness, the school strives to create a positive, inclusive culture that encourages every child to achieve their full potential.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Reed-Custer Elementary prides itself on cultivating a close-knit community atmosphere where parental involvement and staff collaboration are highly encouraged. The school emphasizes character education and personal growth, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and motivated to participate in both classroom activities and extracurricular programs. Through its dedicated staff and focus on comprehensive student wellness, the school strives to create a positive, inclusive culture that encourages every child to achieve their full potential.
690
Total Students
53.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 563 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| Black | 6 |
| Two or More | 33 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White563 (81.6%)
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Hispanic87 (12.6%)
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Two or More33 (4.8%)
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Black6 (0.9%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Reed Custer CUSD 255U |
| Phone: | (815)458-2145 |
| Website: | http://www.rc255.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 690 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
53
Kindergarten
109
Grade 1
110
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
114
Grade 4
111
Grade 5
101
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 109 |
| Grade 1 | 110 |
| Grade 2 | 92 |
| Grade 3 | 114 |
| Grade 4 | 111 |
| Grade 5 | 101 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 330 | 47.8% |
| Male | 360 | 52.2% |
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