McGaughey Elem School

www.mtzion.k12.il.us

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

McGaughey Elementary School, located at 1320 W Main St in Mount Zion, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Mount Zion Community Unit School District #3. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is highly regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and the strong partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding Mount Zion area. By prioritizing student well-being alongside academic achievement, McGaughey Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. With a focus on inclusive teaching practices and a dedication to personal growth, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and citizenship.

371

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGaughey Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	11
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
336 (90.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.5%)
Hispanic
11 (3.0%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mt Zion CUSD 3
Phone:	(217)864-2711
Website:	http://www.mtzion.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 158