Mcgaughey Elementary School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgaughey Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
367 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcgaughey Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
1%
27%

Black
2%
17%

White
93%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcgaughey Elementary School?
367 students attend Mcgaughey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcgaughey Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 Community Unit School District 3.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School if All Snow Days Are Used
June 05, 2023 (Monday)
First Day For Teachers-Teacher Institute Day-No Student Attendance
August 14, 2023 (Monday)
First Day for K-12 Students, In-Service Training, Early Dismissal
August 16, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School-Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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