Enrollment
371
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgaughey Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgaughey Elem School
Mcgaughey Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Zion, Illinois, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mt Zion Cusd 3 spends $11,647 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mt Zion Cusd 3 also operates Mt Zion High School (762 students) and Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students) alongside Mcgaughey Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcgaughey Elem School compares
Mcgaughey Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Zion Cusd 3, which includes Mcgaughey Elem School.
$11,647
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 45.6%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcgaughey Elem School a good school?
Mcgaughey Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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