Coal City Elem School vs Reed-Custer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Elem School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
302 students
Reed-Custer Elementary School
Braidwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Coal City Elem School Coal City, Illinois | Reed-Custer Elementary School Braidwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #805 of 2,303 | #688 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24592 of 50,301 | #22098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 302 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Coal City | Braidwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 50.8).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Coal City Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 43.8%).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Reed-Custer Elementary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 302.
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 Coal City Elem School better than Reed-Custer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Reed-Custer Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 50.8 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 Coal City Elem School and Reed-Custer Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Braidwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Elem School: 302. Reed-Custer Elementary School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Elem School and Reed-Custer Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Elem School is 805th of 2,303 and Reed-Custer Elementary School is 688th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).