- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 773 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 360297000071 · Amsterdam, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 11.7:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Amsterdam High School (1,192 students)
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 773 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amsterdam High
Amsterdam High School
1,192 students
- This school
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
772 students
- Raphael J Mcnu
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
503 students
- William B Tecl 465
William B Tecler Arts in Education
465 students
- Marie Curie In 446
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
446 students
- William H Bark 285
William H Barkley Microsociety
285 students
What this shows Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy compares
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Amsterdam City School District reports $20,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~772 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.