Serving 491 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pikeland Community School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Pittsfield, IL, encompassing approximately 336 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikeland Community School's student population of 491 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Pikeland Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikeland Community School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2625 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 #2625 out of 3,542 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pikeland Community School?
491 students attend Pikeland Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pikeland Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pikeland Community School?
Pikeland Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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