Below Average
#1863 of 2,221 schools in MO
Based on limited data
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Elementary School · Salem R-80 · Salem, MO
A Salem R-80 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
101 N MAIN ST, Salem, MO 65560
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wm. H. Lynch Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,423
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| I Can Too Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| North Wood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salem R-80
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is listed in SALEM R-80; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is a public elementary school in Salem, MO, part of Salem R-80, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,863 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
What grades does Wm. H. Lynch Elem. serve?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wm. H. Lynch Elem. rank in MO?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. ranks #1,863 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wm. H. Lynch Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wm. H. Lynch Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wm. H. Lynch Elem. a charter school?
No, Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wm. H. Lynch Elem. a Title I school?
No, Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
100.0% of students at Wm. H. Lynch Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (573) 729-6642
- Area population (ZIP 65560)
- 13,634
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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