Enrollment
772
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amsterdam, NY
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360297000071
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Amsterdam · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Amsterdam, NY.
School address
District: Amsterdam City School District · New York
NCES ID 360297000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is a higher-need, large middle school in Amsterdam, New York, enrolling 772 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 593 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #173.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amsterdam City School District spends $19,560 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 353 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 772 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students) and Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (503 students) alongside Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy.
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 Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy compares
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 35.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amsterdam City School District, which includes Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy.
$19,560
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 53.8%
Federal 25.3%
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 Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B Tecler Arts in Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H Barkley Microsociety | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~772 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
How many students attend Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amsterdam, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
72.2% of students at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Amsterdam, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy rank among public schools in Amsterdam?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Amsterdam, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amsterdam on the city page.
Is Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy a good school?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Amsterdam City School District?
Besides Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy, Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students), Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (503 students), and William B Tecler Arts in Education (465 students). See the Amsterdam City School District district page for the complete list.
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