Reed-custer Primary School (Closed 2018)
Reed-custer Primary School served 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 223 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 11% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Reed-custer Primary School is Reed-custer High School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Reed-custer Middle School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bruning Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Bruning Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 221 students
3.0 miles
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683 3.0 PK-1 221 - Wilmington L J Stevens Intermediate School Grades: 2-5 | 362 students
4.2 miles
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689 4.2 2-5 362 - Braidwood Reed-custer High School Grades: 9-12 | 477 students
4.3 miles
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166 4.3 9-12 477 - Braidwood Reed-custer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 349 students
4.3 miles
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868 4.3 6-8 349 - Wilmington Sowic Education Center Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 21 students
4.3 miles
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722 4.3 12 21
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