Reed-Custer Elementary School

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.
653
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reed-Custer Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White527
Hispanic92
Black4
Asian1
Two or More29
  • White
    527 (80.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (14.1 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: 653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 103
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 101
Grade 4 106
Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Reed-Custer Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten95
Grade 1103
Grade 2104
Grade 3101
Grade 4106
Grade 588
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Reed-Custer Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31948.9%
Male33451.1%