- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Zion, IL
Mcgaughey Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgaughey Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172739002907
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgaughey Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mount Zion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 371
- students enrolled
Mcgaughey Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgaughey Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL.
School address
District: Mt Zion Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 172739002907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mcgaughey Elem School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 172739002907 · Mount Zion, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Zion High School (762 students)
Mcgaughey Elem School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mcgaughey Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Zion High S
Mt Zion High School
762 students
- Mt Zion Interm
Mt Zion Intermediate School
557 students
- Mt Zion Jr Hig
Mt Zion Jr High School
378 students
- This school
Mcgaughey Elem School
371 students
- Mt Zion Elem S
Mt Zion Elem School
359 students
What this shows Mcgaughey Elem School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgaughey Elem School compares
Mcgaughey Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Mcgaughey Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mt Zion Cusd 3 reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgaughey Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgaughey Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgaughey Elem School
How many students attend Mcgaughey Elem School?
Mcgaughey Elem School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgaughey Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgaughey Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgaughey Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgaughey Elem School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Mount Zion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgaughey Elem School?
Mcgaughey Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcgaughey Elem School rank among public schools in Mount Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgaughey Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Zion Cusd 3?
Besides Mcgaughey Elem School, Mt Zion Cusd 3 also operates Mt Zion High School (762 students), Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students), and Mt Zion Jr High School (378 students). See the Mt Zion Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.