NORTH SIDE PRIMARY CENTER

North Side Primary Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Herrin CUSD 4 school district, located in Herrin, IL with about 524 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, North Side Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Side Primary Center, located at 601 N 17th St in Herrin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Herrin Community Unit School District 4. The school is dedicated to the early development of young learners, typically catering to students in the primary grade levels (usually Pre-K through 1st or 2nd grade). Its mission focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes early literacy, foundational numeracy, and social-emotional growth to prepare children for their future academic journey.

As a community-centered facility, the school plays a vital role in the Herrin area by fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. The faculty at North Side Primary Center works to implement age-appropriate curriculum designed to build curiosity and a love for learning in a safe, structured setting. By prioritizing individual student needs and small-group instruction, the school aims to ensure that every child establishes a strong educational footing during their most formative years.

For more information, contact North Side Primary Center at (618) 942-5418 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.