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#2523 of 3,813 schools in IL
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North Side Primary Center
Elementary School · Herrin Cusd 4 · Herrin, IL
A Herrin Cusd 4 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
601 N 17th St, Herrin, IL 62948
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Side Primary Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,961/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herrin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,031
Median home value
$112,400
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Herrin Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Side Primary Center is listed in Herrin CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Side Primary Center
North Side Primary Center is a public elementary school in Herrin, IL, part of Herrin Cusd 4, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,523 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Side Primary Center
What grades does North Side Primary Center serve?
North Side Primary Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend North Side Primary Center?
North Side Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Primary Center is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Side Primary Center rank in IL?
North Side Primary Center ranks #2,523 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Side Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
North Side Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Side Primary Center a charter school?
No, North Side Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Side Primary Center a Title I school?
No, North Side Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Side Primary Center?
67.4% of students at North Side Primary Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (618) 942-5418
- Area population (ZIP 62948)
- 12,728
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62948; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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