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Enrollment
433
Elementary
DISTRICT 573 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HERRIN CUSD 4·NCES 171881002164
North Side Primary Center
601 N 17th St, Herrin, IL 62948 · (618) 942-5418 · Williamson County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL433 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
304 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 94 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 159 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 180 | 42% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Side Primary Center→Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School→Herrin Middle School→Herrin High School
Based on grade levels within Herrin CUSD 4. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Side Primary Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Primary Center this school | 433 | 70.2% | N/A |
| Bluffview Elementary School Dupo | 501 | 67.5% | 46.0% |
| Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School Quincy | 500 | 67.2% | 34.1% |
| East Side Intermediate School Harrisburg | 397 | 66.8% | 39.4% |
| Central Elementary School Pontiac | 361 | 67.3% | N/A |
| Trico Elementary School Campbell Hill | 477 | 68.1% | 33.9% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Side Primary Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Williamson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 433 | #831 of 2,419 | #5 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #539 of 2,035 | #2 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.6% | #1,185 of 2,042 | #5 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.2% | #740 of 2,132 | #1 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.4% | #556 of 1,461 | #1 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
433
-11 (-2%) vs 2020
+120% since 1990-91, when it was 197
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 433 | 36.1 | 12.0:1 | 70% (304) |
| 2023-24 | 460 | 35.1 | 13.1:1 | 67% (310) |
| 2022-23 | 483 | 36.1 | 13.4:1 | 73% (354) |
| 2020-21 | 444 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 524 | 27 | 19.4:1 | 60% (316) |
| 2015-16 | 501 | 25 | 20.0:1 | 55% (276) |
| 2010-11 | 473 | 18 | 26.3:1 | 66% (312) |
| 2000-01 | 181 | 7 | 25.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 197 | 9 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Side Primary Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (524 to 433); teachers up 34% (27 to 36.1).
About North Side Primary Center
In Herrin, Illinois, part of Williamson County, North Side Primary Center is an elementary school. The school counted 433 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 1.
North Side Primary Center is among 4 schools run by Herrin CUSD 4, which serves 2,320 students.
The largest group at North Side Primary Center is White students, at 77%. Enrollment also includes 13% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 4% Black. Among people living in Williamson County, the White share is about 89%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, North Side Primary Center scores 39%.
There are 36.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 12.0:1. Compared with the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois, this school's ratio is lower. On the income side, 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Williamson County is 54%.
The school is in Williamson County, where median household income comes to about $65,604, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Williamson County counts 26 public schools with about 9,700 students.
Of the public schools around it, North Side Primary Center is closest to Herrin High School, about 0.5 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
The federal government classifies North Side Primary Center's location as Town: Remote.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 444 in 2020-21, 433 in 2024-25.
People can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Williamson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,876
Census ACS
Median income
$65,604
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
9,700 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Herrin CUSD 4
- Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary SchoolElementary · 712 students
- Herrin High SchoolHigh · 662 students
- Herrin Middle SchoolMiddle · 513 students
Other schools in Herrin
- Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary SchoolElementary · 712 students
- Herrin High SchoolHigh · 662 students
- Herrin Middle SchoolMiddle · 513 students
Nearby schools
- Herrin High School0.5 mi · 662
- Herrin Middle School0.9 mi · 513
- Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School1.8 mi · 712
- Carterville Intermediate School4.1 mi · 500
- Carterville Jr High School4.5 mi · 344
- Jefferson Elementary School5.4 mi · 270
Frequently asked questions
About North Side Primary CenterWhat is the total enrollment at North Side Primary Center?
North Side Primary Center enrolls approximately 433 students in grades PK-01.
Is North Side Primary Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Side Primary Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at North Side Primary Center?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at North Side Primary Center.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Side Primary Center?
At North Side Primary Center, the student body is approximately 77% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is North Side Primary Center public or private?
North Side Primary Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Herrin CUSD 4.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.