Enrollment
433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herrin, IL
North Side Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for North Side Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171881002164
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Primary Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Herrin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 433
- students enrolled
North Side Primary Center has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Primary Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Herrin, IL.
School address
District: Herrin Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171881002164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Side Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Side Primary Center
North Side Primary Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Herrin, Illinois, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Herrin Cusd 4 spends $11,858 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students) and Herrin High School (662 students) alongside North Side Primary Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Side Primary Center compares
North Side Primary Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$11,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, North Side Primary Center is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Herrin Cusd 4, which includes North Side Primary Center.
$11,858
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 57.0%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Side Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Side Primary Center
How many students attend North Side Primary Center?
North Side Primary Center has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herrin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Primary Center is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 North Side Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at North Side Primary Center is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Herrin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Primary Center?
North Side Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side Primary Center rank among public schools in Herrin?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Primary Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Herrin, 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 Herrin on the city page.
Is North Side Primary Center a good school?
North Side Primary Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Herrin Cusd 4?
Besides North Side Primary Center, Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students), Herrin High School (662 students), and Herrin Middle School (513 students). See the Herrin Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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