Enrollment
257
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, MO
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Wm. H. Lynch Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292709001679
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wm. H. Lynch Elem. ranks #3 of 4 schools in Salem, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wm. H. Lynch Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Salem, Missouri, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.7% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 257 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Salem R-80 spends $8,863 per pupil, 31% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Salem R-80 also operates Salem Sr. High (606 students) and Salem Upper Elem. (335 students) alongside Wm. H. Lynch Elem..
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 Wm. H. Lynch Elem. compares
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem R-80, which includes Wm. H. Lynch Elem..
$8,863
Per student
-31%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 36.0%
Federal 23.0%
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 Wm. H. Lynch Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Upper Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wm. H. Lynch Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
How many students attend Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
43.7% of students at Wm. H. Lynch Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Salem, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wm. H. Lynch Elem. rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Wm. H. Lynch Elem. ranks #3 of 4 schools in Salem, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
Is Wm. H. Lynch Elem. a good school?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri 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 Salem R-80?
Besides Wm. H. Lynch Elem., Salem R-80 also operates Salem Sr. High (606 students), Salem Upper Elem. (335 students), and Salem Middle School (254 students). See the Salem R-80 district page for the complete list.
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