- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
William Lynch School (the)
Federal NCES profile for William Lynch School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008305989
👥 S:T ratio 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Lynch School (the) earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #163 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William Lynch School (the) has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Lynch School (the) ranks #163 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
William Lynch School (the) grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360008305989 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 18.5:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
William Lynch School (the) grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William Lynch School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 315
William Lynch School (the)
315 students
What this shows William Lynch School (the) reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Lynch School (the) compares
William Lynch School (the) is a growing 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 57% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
African American 20.6%
White 19.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, William Lynch School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How William Lynch School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Lynch School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Lynch School (the)
How many students attend William Lynch School (the)?
William Lynch School (the) has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Lynch School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at William Lynch School (the) is 18.5:1, which is 57% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Lynch School (the)?
61.2% of students at William Lynch School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Lynch School (the)?
The largest demographic group at William Lynch School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Lynch School (the)?
William Lynch School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does William Lynch School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, William Lynch School (the) ranks #163 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides William Lynch School (the), New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.