- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 292709001679 · Salem, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Sr. High (606 students)
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Sr. High
Salem Sr. High
606 students
- Salem Upper El
Salem Upper Elem.
335 students
- This school
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
257 students
- Salem Middle S
Salem Middle School
254 students
What this shows Wm. H. Lynch Elem. reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wm. H. Lynch Elem. compares
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Salem R-80 reports $9,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.