Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School

101 N Main St
Salem, MO 65560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • 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 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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?
247 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School offer ?
Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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