Azuela Elem School vs Reed-Custer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Azuela Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
690 students
Reed-Custer Elementary School
Braidwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Azuela Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Reed-Custer Elementary School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1574 of 2,303 | #688 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40629 of 50,301 | #22098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 690 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 45% |
| city | Chicago | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 26.6).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 23%).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 79.4%).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Azuela Elem School better than Reed-Custer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Reed-Custer Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Azuela Elem School and Reed-Custer Elementary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Azuela Elem School: 690. Reed-Custer Elementary School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Azuela Elem School and Reed-Custer Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Azuela Elem School is 1574th of 2,303 and Reed-Custer Elementary School is 688th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).