Reed-custer Primary School (Closed 2018)

35445 Washington St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Reed-custer Primary School serves 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Reed-custer Primary School?
223 students attend Reed-custer Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Reed-custer Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reed-custer Primary School?
Reed-custer Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reed-custer Primary School offer ?
Reed-custer Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Reed-custer Primary School part of?
Reed-custer Primary School is part of Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u.

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