District Overview
Situated at 411 W Poplar Street in Harrisburg, Illinois, Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 serves as an active, traditional public school system deeply rooted in its remote town setting. Operating across five individual school campuses, the district provides a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Currently enrolling approximately 1,780 students, Harrisburg CUSD 3 offers a welcoming learning environment structured to guide young learners through every major milestone of their primary and secondary education.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce consisting of more than 460 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features roughly 291 full-time equivalent teachers, working alongside 66 instructional aides and over 100 support personnel who oversee administrative, operational, and student care needs. With a strong student-to-educator ratio and robust institutional support, Harrisburg CUSD 3 remains dedicated to delivering comprehensive learning opportunities and fostering long-term success for all families within the community.
5
Total Schools
1,781
Total Students
290.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisburg CUSD 3
Demographic Student Count
White1,484
Hispanic67
Black76
Asian8
Two or More142
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,484 (83.3%)
  • Two or More
    142 (8.0%)
  • Black
    76 (4.3%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Harrisburg CUSD 3
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,781*
Teachers (FTE):290.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Harrisburg CUSD 3
Found 5 Schools