West Side Primary School

411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Side Primary School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Side Primary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Side Primary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Side Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Side Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Side Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are West Side Primary School often compared to?
West Side Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School, Eldorado Elementary School, Galatia Grade School Annex by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Side Primary School?
424 students attend West Side Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Side Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Primary School?
West Side Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Primary School offer ?
West Side Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is West Side Primary School part of?
West Side Primary School is part of Harrisburg CUSD 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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