- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsfield, IL
Pittsfield South Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pittsfield South Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173171003333
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsfield South Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 340
- students enrolled
Pittsfield South Elem School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield South Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, IL.
School address
District: Pikeland Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 173171003333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Pittsfield South Elem School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 173171003333 · Pittsfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pikeland Community School (491 students)
Pittsfield South Elem School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pittsfield South Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pikeland Commu
Pikeland Community School
491 students
- Pittsfield Hig
Pittsfield High School
369 students
- This school
Pittsfield South Elem School
340 students
What this shows Pittsfield South Elem School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsfield South Elem School compares
Pittsfield South Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Pittsfield South Elem 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 Pittsfield South Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeland Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsfield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsfield South Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield South Elem School
How many students attend Pittsfield South Elem School?
Pittsfield South Elem School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield South Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield South Elem School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsfield South Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pittsfield South Elem School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsfield South Elem School?
Pittsfield South Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pittsfield South Elem School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield South Elem School ranks #3 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 Pittsfield South Elem School, Pikeland Cusd 10 also operates Pikeland Community School (491 students) and Pittsfield High School (369 students). See the Pikeland Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.