Enrollment
340
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsfield South Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsfield South Elem School
Pittsfield South Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittsfield, Illinois, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pikeland Cusd 10 spends $12,926 per pupil, 24% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pikeland Cusd 10 also operates Pikeland Community School (491 students) and Pittsfield High School (369 students) alongside Pittsfield South Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pittsfield South Elem School compares
Pittsfield South Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pikeland Cusd 10, which includes Pittsfield South Elem School.
$12,926
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 50.8%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pittsfield on the city page.
Is Pittsfield South Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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