West Side Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 · Harrisburg CUSD 3
#494 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#17473 of 50,301 nationally
About West Side Primary School
West Side Primary School is a public elementary located in Harrisburg, in the Harrisburg CUSD 3 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 494th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 400.
There are 5 schools in Harrisburg; West Side Primary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Side Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near West Side Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
491 students · 657 m away
East Side Intermediate School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
397 students · 1.0 km away
Harrisburg Middle School
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students · 2.8 km away
Bulldog Early Learning Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
111 students · 2.8 km away
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch
Carrier Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students · 9.1 km away
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S
Carrier Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
94 students · 9.3 km away
Eldorado Middle School
Eldorado · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students · 13 km away
Galatia Jr High
Galatia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
96 students · 13 km away
Galatia High School
Galatia · Public high · Grades 9–12
115 students · 13 km away
Galatia Grade School Annex
Galatia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
19 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
400 students
Briargate Elem School
Cary · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
400 students
Prairieview School
Hainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
400 students
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
Mt Prospect · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
400 students
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
Murphysboro · Public elementary · Grades K–2
400 students
Patton Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Side Primary School a good school?
West Side Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 61.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #494 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Side Primary School rank in Illinois?
West Side Primary School ranks #494 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #17473 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Side Primary School?
West Side Primary School had 400 students in 2025.
Is West Side Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Side Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Side Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Side Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.