Mcgaughey Elementary School

1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mcgaughey Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcgaughey Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mcgaughey Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
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

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?
371 students attend Mcgaughey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mcgaughey Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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