Mcgaughey Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgaughey Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcgaughey Elementary School is 0.13, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcgaughey Elementary School often compared to?
Mcgaughey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Zion Elementary School, Mt Zion Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mcgaughey Elementary School?
382 students attend Mcgaughey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcgaughey Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgaughey Elementary School?
Mcgaughey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcgaughey Elementary School offer ?
Mcgaughey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mcgaughey Elementary School part of?
Mcgaughey Elementary School is part of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School-Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School if No Snow Days Are Used, End of 4th Quarter, End of 2nd Semester
May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School if All Snow Days Are Used
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
First Day for K-12 Students, In-Service Training, Early Dismissal
August 15, 2025 (Friday)
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