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#1637 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
Based on limited data
West Side Primary School
Elementary School · Harrisburg Cusd 3 · Harrisburg, IL
A Harrisburg Cusd 3 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
411 W Lincoln St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
- 11.6:1 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
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Side Primary School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), 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
$55,551
Median home value
$97,500
Median rent
$740/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Christian Academy of Southern IllinoisPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harrisburg Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Side Primary School is listed in Harrisburg CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Primary School
West Side Primary School is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, IL, part of Harrisburg Cusd 3, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,637 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Primary School
What grades does West Side Primary School serve?
West Side Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend West Side Primary School?
West Side Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Primary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Primary School rank in IL?
West Side Primary School ranks #1,637 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Side Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Side Primary School a charter school?
No, West Side Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Primary School a Title I school?
No, West Side Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Primary School?
61.2% of students at West Side Primary School 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (618) 253-7637
- Area population (ZIP 62946)
- 11,465
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 62946; 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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