North Side Primary Center serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Side Primary Center's student population of 460 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Motto
'Home of the Tigers'
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Side Primary Center is 0.34, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Side Primary Center often compared to?
North Side Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Highland Primary School, Tri-c Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Side Primary Center?
460 students attend North Side Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Side Primary Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Side Primary Center?
North Side Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Side Primary Center offer ?
North Side Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is North Side Primary Center part of?
North Side Primary Center is part of Herrin CUSD 4 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
My kids both went here and did very well. The school cares about its kids! My son has a learning disability and they were great!
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