Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School often compared to?
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, North Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School?
256 students attend Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School?
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School offer ?
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School part of?
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School is part of Salem R-80 School District.
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