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Pittsfield South Elementary School

655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsfield South Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pittsfield South Elementary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Saukees

School Rankings

The diversity score of Pittsfield South Elementary School is 0.11, 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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pittsfield South Elementary School often compared to?
Pittsfield South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pace Alternative School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pittsfield South Elementary School?
354 students attend Pittsfield South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pittsfield South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsfield South Elementary School?
Pittsfield South Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Community Unit School District 10.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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