How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Reed Custer CUSD 255U | SD U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Braidwood, Illinois | Elgin, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 1,377 | 35,082 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 54 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Reed Custer CUSD 255U | SD U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,542 | $20,015 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.6% | 7.5% |
| State Revenue | 18.3% | 48.7% |
| Local Revenue | 75.1% | 43.9% |
Reed Custer CUSD 255U
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SD U-46
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Reed Custer CUSD 255U | SD U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 22.0% |
| African American | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% | 59.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Reed Custer CUSD 255U | SD U-46 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 90 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 252.3:1 | 474.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 33.2% |
School Types
Reed Custer CUSD 255U
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
SD U-46
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.