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

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
6%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
89%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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