Serving 503 students in grades 3-8, Pikeland Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikeland Community School's student population of 503 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pikeland Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikeland Community School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2614 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikeland Community School's ranking?
Pikeland Community School is ranked #2614 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pikeland Community School?
503 students attend Pikeland Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pikeland Community School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikeland Community School?
Pikeland Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pikeland Community School offer ?
Pikeland Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Pikeland Community School part of?
Pikeland Community School is part of Pikeland CUSD 10 School District.
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