Pikeland Community School

Pikeland CUSD 10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
491 Students
Middle School 3rd - 8th
School Overview
Pikeland Community School, located at 601 Piper Lane in Pittsfield, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the Pikeland Community Unit School District 10. As a public institution, it plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and the building of essential academic skills necessary for students as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond its academic focus, Pikeland Community School is integrated into the smaller, close-knit community of Pittsfield, often serving as a focal point for student activities and family engagement. The school works to balance rigorous educational standards with programs designed to encourage character development and school spirit. By providing a structured and inclusive setting, the faculty and staff aim to prepare their students for the transition to the district’s middle and high school levels while nurturing a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.
491
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    458 (93.3%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pikeland CUSD 10
Phone: (217)285-9462
Website: http://www.pikeland.net
Grade Range: 3rd - 8th
Total Students: 491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 73
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 98
Gender Ratio