- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, MA
Lynch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lynch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251311002166
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynch Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 426
- students enrolled
Lynch Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynch Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Winchester, MA.
School address
District: Winchester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251311002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Lynch Elementary shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 251311002166 · Winchester, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Winchester High School (1,404 students)
Lynch Elementary shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lynch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winchester Hig
Winchester High School
1,404 students
- Mccall Middle
Mccall Middle
1,036 students
- Vinson-Owen El 441
Vinson-Owen Elementary
441 students
- This school 426
Lynch Elementary
426 students
- Ambrose Elemen 398
Ambrose Elementary
398 students
- Muraco Element 352
Muraco Elementary
352 students
What this shows Lynch Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynch Elementary compares
Lynch Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Asian 28.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Lynch Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Winchester reports $19,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccall Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinson-Owen Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ambrose Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muraco Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lynch Elementary
How many students attend Lynch Elementary?
Lynch Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynch Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lynch Elementary is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Winchester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynch Elementary?
Lynch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Lynch Elementary rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynch Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Winchester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester?
Besides Lynch Elementary, Winchester also operates Winchester High School (1,404 students), Mccall Middle (1,036 students), and Vinson-Owen Elementary (441 students). See the Winchester district page for the complete list.