Mcgaughey Elementary School

1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mcgaughey Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcgaughey Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mcgaughey Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
1%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
92%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcgaughey Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcgaughey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
366 students attend Mcgaughey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mcgaughey Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcgaughey Elementary School offer ?
Mcgaughey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Mcgaughey Elementary School part of?
Mcgaughey Elementary School is part of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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