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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Intermediate School, Mt Zion Elementary 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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