- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsfield, IL
Pikeland Community School
Federal NCES profile for Pikeland Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173171005518
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pikeland Community School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 491
- students enrolled
Pikeland Community School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pikeland Community School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, IL.
School address
District: Pikeland Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 173171005518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pikeland Community School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173171005518 · Pittsfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsfield High School (369 students)
Pikeland Community School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pikeland Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pikeland Community School
491 students
- Pittsfield Hig
Pittsfield High School
369 students
- Pittsfield Sou
Pittsfield South Elem School
340 students
What this shows Pikeland Community School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pikeland Community School compares
Pikeland Community 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Pikeland Community School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pikeland Cusd 10 reports $14,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pikeland Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsfield South Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pikeland Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pikeland Community School
How many students attend Pikeland Community School?
Pikeland Community School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikeland Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikeland Community School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pikeland Community School?
The largest demographic group at Pikeland Community School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pikeland Community School?
Pikeland Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pikeland Community School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pikeland Community School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, 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 Pikeland Cusd 10?
Besides Pikeland Community School, Pikeland Cusd 10 also operates Pittsfield High School (369 students) and Pittsfield South Elem School (340 students). See the Pikeland Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.