At a glance
Reported students
772
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy: 772 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 839
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Amsterdam. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Amsterdam City School District. NCES reports 772 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.2%) and White (35.1%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.1%
- Hispanic52.2%
- Black4.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amsterdam City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
503 reported students
William B Tecler Arts in Education
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
Elementary · Grades PK–05
446 reported students
Amsterdam High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,192 reported students
William H Barkley Microsociety
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Public schools near Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 503 | 0.2 mi |
| William H Barkley Microsociety Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 285 | 1.1 mi |
| Amsterdam High School High · Amsterdam City School District | 09–12 | 1,192 | 1.6 mi |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 446 | 1.6 mi |
| Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School Middle · Fonda-Fultonville Central School District | 05–08 | 382 | 8.7 mi |
| Knox Middle School Middle · Johnstown City School District | 05–07 | 341 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
What grades does Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy serve?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Amsterdam City School District.
How many students attend Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy reported 772 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 839 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 772 students and 64.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amsterdam City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy in?
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is part of Amsterdam City School District, based in Amsterdam, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (0.2 mi), William H Barkley Microsociety (1.1 mi), Amsterdam High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.