Enrollment
400
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, IL
West Side Primary School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171827004404
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 400
- students enrolled
West Side Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Primary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, IL.
School address
District: Harrisburg Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171827004404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Side Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Side Primary School
West Side Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harrisburg, Illinois, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Harrisburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Side Intermediate School (397 students): West Side Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.8:1).
Harrisburg Cusd 3 also operates Harrisburg High School (491 students) and East Side Intermediate School (397 students) alongside West Side Primary School.
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 West Side Primary School compares
West Side Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 85.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, West Side Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg Cusd 3, which includes West Side Primary School.
$16,171
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.0%
Federal 14.6%
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 West Side Primary 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 |
| East Side Intermediate 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 West Side Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Side Primary School
How many students attend West Side Primary School?
West Side Primary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Primary School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 West Side Primary School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Primary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Primary School?
West Side Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 West Side Primary School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Primary School ranks #6 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.
Is West Side Primary School a good school?
West Side Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Harrisburg Cusd 3?
Besides West Side Primary School, Harrisburg Cusd 3 also operates Harrisburg High School (491 students), East Side Intermediate School (397 students), and Harrisburg Middle School (382 students). See the Harrisburg Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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