McGaughey Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mount Zion, Illinois 62549 · Mt Zion CUSD 3
#683 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#22024 of 50,301 nationally
About McGaughey Elem School
McGaughey Elem School is a public elementary located in Mount Zion, in the Mt Zion CUSD 3 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 371 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 683rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 371.
There are 5 schools in Mount Zion; McGaughey Elem School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McGaughey Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near McGaughey Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mt Zion Elem School
Mount Zion · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
359 students · 1.0 km away
Mt Zion High School
Mount Zion · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students · 1.5 km away
Mt Zion Jr High School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
378 students · 1.7 km away
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 4–6
557 students · 1.8 km away
Muffley Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students · 5.2 km away
Michael E Baum Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students · 6.2 km away
Montessori Academy for Peace
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
586 students · 6.3 km away
South Shores Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students · 6.4 km away
Eisenhower High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
909 students · 6.9 km away
Dennis Lab School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
579 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
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Central Elem School
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371 students
Grace McWayne Elementary School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is McGaughey Elem School a good school?
McGaughey Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 54.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #683 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McGaughey Elem School rank in Illinois?
McGaughey Elem School ranks #683 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #22024 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McGaughey Elem School?
McGaughey Elem School had 371 students in 2025.
Is McGaughey Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
McGaughey Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McGaughey Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McGaughey Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.