Enrollment
371
Elementary
DISTRICT 365 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MT ZION CUSD 3·NCES 172739002907
McGaughey Elementary School
1320 W Main St, Mount Zion, IL 62549 · (217) 864-2711 · Macon County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
144 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 50 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 163 | 44% |
| Grade 1 | 158 | 43% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
McGaughey Elementary School→Mt Zion Elementary School→Mt Zion Intermediate School→Mt Zion Jr High School→Mt Zion High School
Based on grade levels within Mt Zion CUSD 3. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like McGaughey Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGaughey Elementary School this school | 371 | 38.8% | N/A |
| North Clay Elementary/Jr High School Louisville | 379 | 37.2% | 34.0% |
| Mount Pulaski Elementary School Mount Pulaski | 369 | 40.4% | 51.0% |
| Fisher Grade School Fisher | 326 | 39.0% | 51.8% |
| Lena-Winslow Elementary School Lena | 412 | 40.5% | 62.2% |
| North Elementary School Marshall | 339 | 41.6% | 52.6% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McGaughey Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Macon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 371 | #1,145 of 2,419 | #14 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #1,860 of 2,035 | #12 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.7% | #1,691 of 2,042 | #17 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.8% | #1,577 of 2,132 | #17 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.7% | #260 of 615 | #9 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
371
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 353
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 371 | 21.7 | 17.1:1 | 39% (144) |
| 2023-24 | 366 | 22.7 | 16.2:1 | 36% (132) |
| 2022-23 | 382 | 22 | 17.4:1 | 32% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 367 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 335 | 22.6 | 14.8:1 | 25% (83) |
| 2015-16 | 412 | 22 | 18.7:1 | 19% (78) |
| 2010-11 | 428 | 22 | 19.4:1 | 16% (67) |
| 2000-01 | 439 | 25 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 353 | 17 | 20.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McGaughey Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (335 to 371); teachers down 4% (22.6 to 21.7).
About McGaughey Elementary School
McGaughey Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school for students in Mount Zion, Illinois. In all, 371 students attend the school in pre-K through 1.
McGaughey Elementary School is part of Mt Zion CUSD 3, where 5 schools serve 2,427 students.
Of every 100 students at McGaughey Elementary School, about 91 are White. Other students are 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. That is higher than the 74% White share among all Macon County residents. A diversity index of 18% means there is an 18% chance two randomly chosen students at McGaughey Elementary School are from different groups.
The school lists 21.7 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. Compared with the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois, this school's ratio is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 39% of the student body. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Macon County is 61%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Macon County show that median household income comes to about $62,666, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Macon County counts 43 public schools with about 14,702 students.
A public school about 0.6 miles away, Mt Zion Elementary School, is the closest to McGaughey Elementary School. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Small. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000.
The school's size has been steady, with 367 students in 2020-21 and 371 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for McGaughey Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Macon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
101,849
Census ACS
Median income
$62,666
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
14,702 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mt Zion CUSD 3
- Mt Zion High SchoolHigh · 762 students
- Mt Zion Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 557 students
- Mt Zion Jr High SchoolMiddle · 378 students
- Mt Zion Elementary SchoolElementary · 359 students
Other schools in Mount Zion
- Mt Zion High SchoolHigh · 762 students
- Mt Zion Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 557 students
- Mt Zion Jr High SchoolMiddle · 378 students
- Mt Zion Elementary SchoolElementary · 359 students
Nearby schools
- Mt Zion Elementary School0.6 mi · 359
- Mt Zion High School1.0 mi · 762
- Mt Zion Jr High School1.0 mi · 378
- Mt Zion Intermediate School1.1 mi · 557
- Muffley Elementary School3.2 mi · 386
- Michael E Baum Elementary School3.8 mi · 313
Frequently asked questions
About McGaughey Elementary SchoolHow many students attend McGaughey Elementary School?
McGaughey Elementary School enrolls approximately 371 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does McGaughey Elementary School serve?
McGaughey Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
How many teachers does McGaughey Elementary School have?
McGaughey Elementary School employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at McGaughey Elementary School?
At McGaughey Elementary School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is McGaughey Elementary School public or private?
McGaughey Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Mt Zion CUSD 3.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.