- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Side Primary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 171827004404 · Harrisburg, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School (491 students)
West Side Primary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Side Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School
491 students
- This school
West Side Primary School
400 students
- East Side Inte
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 West Side Primary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Primary School compares
West Side Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Harrisburg Cusd 3 reports $17,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.