Pittsfield South Elementary School

655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsfield South Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pittsfield South Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pittsfield South Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pittsfield South Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pittsfield South Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pittsfield South Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pittsfield South Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Pittsfield South Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pittsfield South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pittsfield South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pittsfield South Elementary School often compared to?
Pittsfield South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Pace Alternative School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pittsfield South Elementary School?
331 students attend Pittsfield South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pittsfield South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsfield South Elementary School?
Pittsfield South Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pittsfield South Elementary School offer ?
Pittsfield South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pittsfield South Elementary School part of?
Pittsfield South Elementary School is part of Pikeland CUSD 10 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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