WM. H. LYNCH ELEM.

WM. H. LYNCH ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SALEM R-80 school district, located in SALEM, MO with about 274 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, WM. H. LYNCH ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wm. H. Lynch Elementary, located at 101 N Main St in Salem, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution within the Salem R-80 School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction and personal development for students in the Salem community, fostering an environment aimed at preparing young learners for their future educational transitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Salem school system, operating under the district’s mission to support student growth and community engagement. By maintaining a localized presence on Main Street, Wm. H. Lynch Elementary acts as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the supportive, small-town atmosphere characteristic of the Salem area. For families seeking specific information regarding curriculum, school calendars, or administrative policies, the district maintains a centralized website at http://www.salem.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact WM. H. LYNCH ELEM. at (573) 729-6642 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.