McGaughey Elementary School

Public PK, KG-1

1320 W Main St
Mount Zion, IL 62549-1348

(217) 864-2711

District: Mt Zion CUSD 3

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,408

Students who attend McGaughey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mt Zion Junior High School
High:	Mt Zion High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Asian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (4.4%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGaughey Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare McGaughey Elementary School employs 22.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGaughey Elementary School is $11,408.

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Enrollment information for McGaughey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	371	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	379
1989	349	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	355
1990	342	1	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	345
1991	350	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1992	349	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1993	430	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	438
1994	432	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1995	407	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1996	407	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1997	424	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1998	403	5	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
1999	410	2	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	420
2000	396	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2001	428	2	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	439
2002	340	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2003	340	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2004	347	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2005	378	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	394
2006	394	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	405
2007	410	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	9	426
2008	425	1	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	8	447
2009	442	3	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	7	470
2010	392	3	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	3	420
2011	397	2	7	11	1	0	10	0	428
2012	375	2	5	8	1	0	15	0	406
2013	356	2	4	11	1	0	11	0	385
2014	358	3	4	7	1	1	10	0	384
2015	382	4	1	4	3	2	9	0	405
2016	385	5	2	6	1	0	13	0	412
2017	336	6	6	7	0	1	15	0	371
2018	297	15	6	6	0	1	10	0	335
2019	322	14	4	8	0	0	4	0	352
2020	369	5	4	2	0	0	7	0	387
2021	341	8	6	4	0	1	7	0	367
2022	358	6	4	5	0	1	9	0	383
2023	357	5	3	3	0	0	14	0	382
2024	338	4	5	3	0	0	16	0	366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McGaughey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	379	18.0	21.0	n/a
1989	355	18.0	19.7	n/a
1990	345	18.0	19.1	n/a
1991	353	17.1	20.6	n/a
1992	351	16.0	21.9	n/a
1993	438	19.0	23.1	n/a
1994	440	20.0	22.0	n/a
1995	415	20.0	20.8	n/a
1996	415	20.0	20.8	n/a
1997	430	21.0	20.5	n/a
1998	413	21.7	19.0	n/a
1999	420	22.0	19.1	n/a
2000	403	23.4	17.2	n/a
2001	439	25.5	17.2	n/a
2002	347	23.8	14.6	14.1
2003	347	23.8	14.6	14.1
2004	356	21.3	16.7	14.9
2005	394	22.3	17.7	15.6
2006	405	24.5	16.5	14.1
2007	426	27.0	15.8	12.7
2008	447	26.0	17.2	12.3
2009	470	24.5	19.2	11.9
2010	420	21.4	19.5	13.2
2011	428	22.8	18.7	15.7
2012	406	22.2	18.2	20.7
2013	385	26.3	14.6	27.3
2014	384	22.8	16.8	24.2
2015	405	22.0	18.4	23.7
2016	412	23.0	17.9	18.9
2017	371	22.4	16.5	23.7
2018	335	22.6	14.8	24.8
2019	352	22.4	15.6	23.6
2020	387	22.4	17.2	24.5
2021	367	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	383	23.5	16.2	25.1
2023	382	22.0	17.3	32.5
2024	366	22.6	16.1	36.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McGaughey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	379	18.0	21.0	n/a
1989	355	18.0	19.7	n/a
1990	345	18.0	19.1	n/a
1991	353	17.1	20.6	n/a
1992	351	16.0	21.9	n/a
1993	438	19.0	23.1	n/a
1994	440	20.0	22.0	n/a
1995	415	20.0	20.8	n/a
1996	415	20.0	20.8	n/a
1997	430	21.0	20.5	n/a
1998	413	21.7	19.0	n/a
1999	420	22.0	19.1	n/a
2000	403	23.4	17.2	n/a
2001	439	25.5	17.2	n/a
2002	347	23.8	14.6	14.1
2003	347	23.8	14.6	14.1
2004	356	21.3	16.7	14.9
2005	394	22.3	17.7	15.6
2006	405	24.5	16.5	14.1
2007	426	27.0	15.8	12.7
2008	447	26.0	17.2	12.3
2009	470	24.5	19.2	11.9
2010	420	21.4	19.5	13.2
2011	428	22.8	18.7	15.7
2012	406	22.2	18.2	20.7
2013	385	26.3	14.6	27.3
2014	384	22.8	16.8	24.2
2015	405	22.0	18.4	23.7
2016	412	23.0	17.9	18.9
2017	371	22.4	16.5	23.7
2018	335	22.6	14.8	24.8
2019	352	22.4	15.6	23.6
2020	387	22.4	17.2	24.5
2021	367	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	383	23.5	16.2	25.1
2023	382	22.0	17.3	32.5
2024	366	22.6	16.1	36.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

McGaughey Elementary School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Pneumococcal
2015	98.0%	98.5%	98.5%	98.5%	9.8%	98.5%	98.5%	9.8%
2016	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	9.3%	98.8%	98.8%	9.3%
2017	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	11.7%	97.8%	97.8%	11.7%
2018	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	10.8%	99.7%	99.7%	10.8%
2019	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	11.9%	98.2%	98.2%	11.9%
2021	94.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	94.8%	97.8%	94.8%	13.0%
2022	94.7%	95.8%	95.8%	95.8%	96.6%	95.3%	95.0%	12.1%
2023	98.4%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	98.9%	97.9%	98.4%	12.8%
2024	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	15.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McGaughey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$547 (5.8%)	$8,885 (94.2%)	$9,432
2020	$642 (6.7%)	$8,932 (93.3%)	$9,574
2021	$728 (7.7%)	$8,774 (92.3%)	$9,502
2022	$728 (7.7%)	$8,774 (92.3%)	$9,502
2023	$1,182 (11.3%)	$9,311 (88.7%)	$10,493
2024	$794 (7.0%)	$10,614 (93.0%)	$11,408

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	352	382	8.5%
African American	14	5	64.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	357	10.9%
Two or More Races	4	14	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.6%	32.5%	8.9%

Schools Near McGaughey Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McGaughey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1320 W Main St	Mount Zion	62549	Macon County	Mt Zion CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 864-2711	366	23	16.1	36.1%	338 (92.3%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)								(n/a)																98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	15.3		$11,408	$794	$10,614
Mt Zion Elementary School	Public	2-3	725 W Main St	Mount Zion	62549	Macon County	Mt Zion CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 864-3631	347	21	16.7	31.4%	317 (91.4%)	5 (1.4%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)		41.2						41.2	45.2						45.2	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9			$11,037	$794	$10,243
Muffley Elementary School	Public	K-6	88 S Country Club Rd	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3341	401	21	19.0	71.6%	139 (34.7%)	182 (45.4%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (15.2%)	11.9	1978^th of 2067 public elementary schools	4.3%		11.1	1997^th of 2077 public elementary schools	3.9%	19		3.4	6.0	1.8	14.3			6.1	3.4	1.5	3.6	8.2				99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	100.0	99.2	98.7		8.1	$18,185	$3,458	$14,727
Michael E Baum Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 S Lake Ridge Ave	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3521	311	16	19.4	75.2%	109 (35.0%)	120 (38.6%)	16 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (20.3%)	13.7	1903^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	7.9%		13.4	1930^th of 2077 public elementary schools	7.1%	27		12.2	11.6	2.3	5.7			8.2	14.3	2.3	0.0	5.7			5.9	96.9	97.2	97.2	97.2	98.8	97.2	96.9		10.2	$18,460	$3,856	$14,604
American Dreamer STEM Academy	Public	K-8	2115 S Taylor Rd	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3380	364	26	14.0	77.2%	63 (17.3%)	255 (70.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.3%)	11	2014^th of 2067 public elementary schools	2.6%		10.4	2029^th of 2077 public elementary schools	2.3%	15		3.6	5.3	0.0	15.6	12.5	18.5	9.1	10.7	2.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.7		98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4		30.6	$19,032	$3,682	$15,349
Dennis Lab School	Public	K-8	300 E Eldorado St	Decatur	62523	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3511	539	28	19.2	73.3%	154 (28.6%)	283 (52.5%)	35 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.4%)	11.8	1980^th of 2067 public elementary schools	4.2%		10.6	2019^th of 2077 public elementary schools	2.8%	39	19.6	0.0	8.3	5.2	16.1	8.2	12.7	8.6	1.8	4.2	1.8	6.5	1.6	5.5	3.6	91.9	94.2	94.2	94.2	98.9	94.0	94.0		27.6	$16,928	$2,693	$14,236
Pershing Early Learning Center	Public	PK	300 E Eldorado St	Decatur	62523	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 362-3301	375	14	26.7	67.5%	91 (24.3%)	193 (51.5%)	26 (6.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	62 (16.5%)								(n/a)																98.3	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8		$19,470	$1,191	$18,279
Hope Academy	Public	K-8	955 N Illinois St	Decatur	62521	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3280	498	26	19.1	80.5%	98 (19.7%)	315 (63.3%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (14.1%)	7.9	2067^th of 2067 public elementary schools	0.0%		8	2075^th of 2077 public elementary schools	0.1%	8		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.1	0.0		2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		97.7	98.1	98.1	98.1	99.8	97.9	98.1		23.7	$20,116	$3,825	$16,292
Robertson Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2240 E Geddes Ave	Decatur	62526	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 428-7072	332	6	55.3	77.1%	6 (1.8%)	294 (88.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	20.9	1657^th of 2067 public elementary schools	19.8%		17	1791^st of 2077 public elementary schools	13.8%	134	17.7	17.9	14.3	44.4	7.9	23.3	50.0	26.0	7.2	0.0	3.7	0.0	4.7	0.0											$18,507	$1,264	$17,243
Montessori Academy for Peace	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N Church St	Decatur	62522	Macon County	Decatur School District 61	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 362-3390	639	39	16.3	42.6%	299 (46.8%)	203 (31.8%)	9 (1.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	121 (18.9%)	25.1	1541^st of 2067 public elementary schools	25.4%		24.9	1523^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	26.7%	18	34.3	10.6	36.1	20.8	31.5	15.7	10.9	21.7	10.5	15.3	2.1	3.7	9.8	3.6	8.0	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	98.1	97.4	97.7	13.4	25.3	$18,581	$2,811	$15,770

Frequently Asked Questions about McGaughey Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McGaughey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McGaughey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Zion Junior High School
High : Mt Zion High School

What district is McGaughey Elementary School in?

Mt Zion CUSD 3

How many students attend McGaughey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended McGaughey Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of McGaughey Elementary School?

Students at McGaughey Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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