- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Braidwood, IL
Reed-Custer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reed-Custer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173338003454
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed-Custer Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Braidwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 306
- students enrolled
Reed-Custer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed-Custer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Braidwood, IL.
School address
District: Reed Custer Cusd 255u · Illinois
NCES ID 173338003454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Reed-Custer Middle School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 173338003454 · Braidwood, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Reed-Custer Elementary School (690 students)
Reed-Custer Middle School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Reed-Custer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reed-Custer El
Reed-Custer Elementary School
690 students
- Reed-Custer Hi
Reed-Custer High School
397 students
- This school
Reed-Custer Middle School
306 students
What this shows Reed-Custer Middle School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reed-Custer Middle School compares
Reed-Custer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Reed-Custer Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Reed Custer Cusd 255u reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reed-Custer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed-Custer Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed-Custer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed-Custer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reed-Custer Middle School
How many students attend Reed-Custer Middle School?
Reed-Custer Middle School has 306 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Braidwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed-Custer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed-Custer Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed-Custer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reed-Custer Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Braidwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed-Custer Middle School?
Reed-Custer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reed-Custer Middle School rank among public schools in Braidwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed-Custer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Braidwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Reed Custer Cusd 255u?
Besides Reed-Custer Middle School, Reed Custer Cusd 255u also operates Reed-Custer Elementary School (690 students) and Reed-Custer High School (397 students). See the Reed Custer Cusd 255u district page for the complete list.