- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, IL
East Side Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for East Side Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171827004403
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 397
- students enrolled
East Side Intermediate School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Intermediate School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, IL.
School address
District: Harrisburg Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171827004403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
East Side Intermediate School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 171827004403 · Harrisburg, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School (491 students)
East Side Intermediate School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East Side Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School
491 students
- West Side Prim
West Side Primary School
400 students
- This school
East Side Intermediate School
397 students
- Harrisburg Mid
Harrisburg Middle School
382 students
- Bulldog Early 111
Bulldog Early Learning Academy
111 students
What this shows East Side Intermediate School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Intermediate School compares
East Side Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, East Side Intermediate School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg Cusd 3 reports $17,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Side Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bulldog Early Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrisburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Intermediate School
How many students attend East Side Intermediate School?
East Side Intermediate School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Intermediate School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Intermediate School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Intermediate School?
East Side Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Side Intermediate School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Intermediate School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg Cusd 3?
Besides East Side Intermediate School, Harrisburg Cusd 3 also operates Harrisburg High School (491 students), West Side Primary School (400 students), and Harrisburg Middle School (382 students). See the Harrisburg Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.