The William Lynch School
- 1750 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
- Grades K-5
- Charles Reilly, Principal
- 212-862-9940
- ps368.org
About
The William Lynch School serves students in grades K-5, with an enrollment of 284 students. The school's Economic Need Index is 75.0 percent, and 18.0 percent of students are English Language Learners, both near the citywide median. On state tests, 42.0 percent of students were proficient in ELA and 53.0 percent were proficient in Math, both near the citywide median for elementary schools. The average class size is 19.8 students. In the 2025-26 DOE School Survey, parents reported high satisfaction, with 97 percent satisfied with their child's education and 99 percent feeling respected by teachers and the principal. Parents also reported that 99 percent of students feel safe at school. Student survey results from 2025-26 indicate that 97 percent of students feel safe in hallways and the cafeteria. The school received a "Good" rating for Safety and School Climate and an "Excellent" rating for Relationships with Families, though its Instruction and Performance rating was "Fair."
Sources (5)
- NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
- NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
- MySchools admissions directory, 2025-26 cycle · 2025-26 admissions cycle
- NYC Open Data: 2021-2022 Average Class Size by School · 2021-22
- NYC School Survey (parent and student responses) · 2025-26
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
42%
Math proficiency
53%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
98%
Avg class size (general ed)
19.8
Avg class size (ICT)
21.5
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our methodology.
NYC School Survey, 2025-26
Parent survey · overall positive
97%90% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
80%71% response rate
Student survey · overall positive
81%94% response rate
Survey topics, 2025-26
Safety88%city 86%
- Students · Do you feel safe in your classes at school?97%
- Students · Do you feel safe in the hallways and the cafeteria?97%
- Students · Do you feel safe in the locker rooms and bathrooms at school?88%
- Students · How often do School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment?82%
- Students · How often do students get into physical fights at this school?77%
- Students · How often are students under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs during the school day and/or school activities?96%
- Students · How often are students involved in gang activity during the school day?96%
- Teachers · My students are safe…outside around this school. [Elementary only].71%
- Teachers · My students are safe…traveling between home and this school. [Elementary only].86%
- Teachers · My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school. [Elementary only].86%
- Teachers · My students are safe…in my class(es). [Elementary only].93%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Bullying prevention88%city 79%
- Students · How often do students at this school harass, bully, or intimidate other students?71%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others online or through social media?81%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their race?90%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their ethnicity?93%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their religion?94%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their country of origin?99%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their citizenship/immigration status?96%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender?90%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender expression?90%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their sexual orientation?86%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their body type (weight, height, hair, etc.)?81%
- Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their disability?89%
- Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.79%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Emotional support77%city 74%
- Students · How often do students at this school treat each other with respect?59%
- Students · How often do you feel like there is at least one trusted adult at this school you could talk to if you needed to?73%
- Students · Do you know where to go in your school if you need help with mental health?91%
- Students · How often do you use strategies you learned at school to stay focused when something frustrating happens?55%
- Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?86%
- Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?91%
- Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?87%
- Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?86%
- Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?65%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (77%) is their average, vs 74% citywide.
Personal attention76%city 62%
- Students · How many of your teachers give you specific suggestions on how to improve your work?81%
- Students · How many of your teachers check if you have what you need to do well in class (extra help, access to internet, etc.)?84%
- Students · How often does your school offer classes, clubs, or activities that you're excited about?69%
- Students · How often do you get to work with teachers and other adults at your school to help make decisions about things that are important to you (e.g. safety, conflict resolution, etc.)?70%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 62% citywide.
Academic expectations80%city 71%
- Students · In how many of your classes do you feel like you're being challenged academically (you learn new and hard things)?70%
- Students · During this school year, how often have you felt bored?76%
- Students · In how many of your classes do you work in small groups?73%
- Students · In how many classes are you expected to explain the thinking or the WHY behind your responses?82%
- Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.92%
- Teachers · This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.83%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?86%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.
Clear instruction77%city 67%
- Students · In how many of your classes is it clear what you need to learn?87%
- Students · In how many of your classes does the work you do in class help you with class assignments like homework, projects, and/or tests?83%
- Students · How many of your teachers explain things differently if you don't understand?82%
- Students · How many of your teachers connect what you are learning to life outside the classroom?54%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (77%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
College & career guidance79%city 76%
- Students · How often does this school encourages you to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics?75%
- Students · Does your school help you feel ready to move up to the next grade level or to graduate?83%
- Students · How helpful are the adults in your school in applying to high school? [Grades 6-8].87%
- Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with opportunities to learn about different career paths. [Elementary/Middle Only].69%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 76% citywide.
Family outreach96%city 95%
- Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.88%
- Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.88%
- Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
- Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
- Parents · School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.98%
- Parents · Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.97%
- Parents · My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.98%
- Parents · I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.99%
- Parents · My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.98%
- Parents · If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Student–teacher trust81%city 74%
- Students · How many of your teachers are open to students' ideas and suggestions?77%
- Students · How many of your teachers treat you with respect?99%
- Students · How many of your teachers do you feel support you when you are upset?70%
- Students · How many of your teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally?82%
- Students · How many of your teachers treat students of different genders and/or sexual orientations equally?79%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 74% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust99%city 96%
- Parents · I feel respected by my child's teachers.99%
- Parents · Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.99%
- Parents · My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.99%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
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Instruction and Performance
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education95%city 94%
- Parents · My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.94%
- Parents · My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.94%
- Parents · My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.95%
- Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.97%
- Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
IEP Service Satisfaction95%city 91%
- Parents · I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs].95%
- Parents · At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].95%
- Parents · This school offers a wide enough variety of activities and services (including specialized programs, related services and assistive and adaptive technologies where appropriate) to help improve outcomes for my child. [Families of students with IEPs].94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction84%city 85%
- Students · How often does your school teach you to respect and appreciate others' differences (differences in language, culture, religion, etc.)?87%
- Students · How often do you see examples of different backgrounds and families in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?65%
- Students · How often do you see positive representations of different races/ethnicities and cultures in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?67%
- Students · How often do you see positive representation of different genders and/or sexual orientations in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?65%
- Students · How often does your school encourage respectful conversations about race where you feel your voice is heard?74%
- Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.88%
- Teachers · I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.88%
- Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.91%
- Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.91%
- Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.90%
- Teachers · I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).92%
- Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.91%
- Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.87%
- Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.87%
- Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.96%
- Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.84%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.
Strong Core Instruction83%city 92%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Social Studies].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Social Studies].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Social Studies].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Social Studies].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Social Studies].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Science].88%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Science].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Science].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Science].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…creating coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade to build onto previous learning. [Science].75%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [ELA].92%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].92%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].92%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].92%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Math].91%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].82%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].82%
- Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].82%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Classroom Behavior63%city 68%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?63%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?71%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?54%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?64%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (63%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion62%city 68%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?54%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?54%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?67%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?46%
- Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?88%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (62%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.
Safety and School Climate
Inclusive Leadership100%city 96%
- Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.99%
- Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.100%
- Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.100%
- Parents · Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust93%city 88%
- Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.92%
- Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.92%
- Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.
Peer Collaboration89%city 88%
- Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.79%
- Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.92%
- Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility88%city 81%
- Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?96%
- Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?92%
- Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?84%
- Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?76%
- Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?92%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.
Inclusive Learning Environment85%city 81%
- Students · Do you feel like you belong at this school?68%
- Students · How often do you feel included in school activities like clubs, sports, recess, field trips, and school events? [Students with IEPs / ELLs].84%
- Students · How often do students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally?79%
- Students · How often are school rules applied equally to all students at school?79%
- Students · How often can you use a bathroom that matches your gender identity in your school?82%
- Teachers · At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.96%
- Teachers · This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.83%
- Teachers · School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.96%
- Teachers · School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.
Conflict Resolution84%city 90%
- Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.71%
- Parents · Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5].97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Instructional Leadership83%city 89%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.88%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...understands how children learn.79%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.92%
- Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.75%
- Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.92%
- Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.83%
- Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.79%
- Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.79%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.
Program Coherence83%city 85%
- Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.83%
- Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.74%
- Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.92%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.
School Commitment79%city 85%
- Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.80%
- Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.80%
- Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.76%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development71%city 85%
- Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.67%
- Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.67%
- Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.79%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (71%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.
Teacher-Principal Trust70%city 86%
- Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.68%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.72%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.72%
- Teachers · I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).64%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.72%
- Teachers · The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.68%
- Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.75%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Teacher Influence58%city 68%
- Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.88%
- Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?46%
- Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?29%
- Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?42%
- Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?83%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (58%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.
Relationships with Families
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 96%
- Parents · My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].100%
- Parents · My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Strong Relationships100%city 97%
- Parents · I feel good about the way that my child’s teachers helped my child adjust to their program. [Birth-5].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 97% citywide.
Parent-Principal Trust99%city 96%
- Parents · I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.100%
- Parents · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).99%
- Parents · The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.99%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School98%city 92%
- Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?97%
- Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?97%
- Parents · I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.99%
- Parents · During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?98%
- Parents · My child’s teachers incorporate my feedback into how they support my child. [Birth-5].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate95%city 87%
- Parents · Someone at my child's program has helped me consider which schools or programs would be best for my child for next school/program year. [Birth-5].95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
School Description
School Facilities and Services73%city 84%
- Students · How often does your school look clean?70%
- Students · Is your school building in good working condition (e.g. water fountains, bathrooms, etc.)?86%
- Teachers · This school is kept clean.42%
- Teachers · This school is kept in good physical condition.46%
- Teachers · Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.29%
- Parents · This school is kept clean.88%
- Parents · This school is kept in good physical condition.89%
- Parents · My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).98%
- Parents · I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.97%
- Parents · I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.85%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
98%
Chronic absenteeism
38%
Suspension rate
0%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
84%
Students per teacher
8:1
Teaching out of certification
0%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Black 21%
- Hispanic 56%
- White 20%
- Multiracial 2%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 45%
- Male 55%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
284
Economic Need Index
75%
Free / reduced lunch
70%
English learners
18%
Students with IEPs
26%
Admissions
2 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.
Kindergarten (06M368)
Program code 06M368KG · Cycle 2024-2025
51 applicants · 50 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
| priority group | Seats | Applicants | Applications / seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| General education | 50 | 51 | — |
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school. | 10 | 10 | 1.00 |
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school. | — | — | — |
↳ Students who live in the district who are currently enrolled at the school for pre-K. | 5 | 5 | 1.00 |
↳ Students who live outside the district who are currently enrolled at the school for pre-K. | — | — | — |
↳ Other students who live in the district. | 20 | 20 | 1.00 |
↳ Other students who live outside the district. | 5 | 10 | 2.00 |
Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
William Lynch
Program code M368U · Cycle 2024-2025
39 applicants · 40 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
| priority group | Seats | Applicants | Applications / seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| General education | 40 | 39 | 1 |
↳ Priority to continuing students | 20 | 20 | 1.00 |
↳ Then to applicants whose sibling(s) will be enrolled in this school next year | <10 | <10 | 1.00 |
↳ Then to District 6 students and residents | 10 | 10 | 1.00 |
↳ Then to New York City residents | <10 | <10 | 1.00 |
Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
Eligibility
Open to New York City residents
How to read Applications / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.
Spending
Total spend
$10.4MStudents: 316
27th percentile citywide
School-managed budget
$5.6MPositions: 48
23rd percentile citywide
Total spend per student
$32,907
47th percentile citywide · city median $33,357
Staffing costs
Principal’s salary
$195K
33rd percentile citywide
Principal and assistant principals
$355KPositions: 2
25th percentile citywide
Teaching staff
$3.3MPositions: 32
35th percentile citywide
Where the school-managed budget goes
These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.
Leadership2$178K$355K
- HEAD OF SCHOOL1$195K$195K
- AP - SUPERVISION1$160K$160K
Teachers32$104K$3.3M
- SPECIAL EDUCATION (OR ALL SUBJECTS) / ICT - Special Ed Teacher3$95K$286K
- 5 / ICT - General Ed Teacher2$105K$209K
- ESL / PUSH IN/PULL OUT2$105K$209K
- Pre K / WHOLE CLASS1$153K$153K
- Pre K,3-K / WHOLE CLASS1$136K$136K
- HUMANITIES / WHOLE CLASS1$132K$132K
- 5 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$125K$125K
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION / WHOLE CLASS1$124K$124K
- 4 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$118K$118K
- MUSIC / WHOLE CLASS1$114K$114K
- 1 / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
- 1 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- 1 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- 2 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- 2 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- 3 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- 3 / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- 4 / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- DANCE ALL OTHER / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- K / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- K / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- K / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- MATH / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / WHOLE CLASS1$105K$105K
- SPECIAL EDUCATION (OR ALL SUBJECTS) / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$105K$105K
- 4 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$47K$47K
- 3 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$1,738$1,738
Support staff13$65K$843K
- PRE-K2$71K$143K
- School Social Worker1$120K$120K
- SPEECH / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$117K$117K
- School Aides and Other Support Staff0—$92K
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$91K$91K
- IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)3$24K$72K
- 5042$29K$59K
- Guidance Counselor1$53K$53K
- School Secretary1$52K$52K
- PARENT COORDINATOR1$44K$44K
Programs and extra time$921K
- People Working Partial Year$397K
- IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)$136K
- AFTER/BEFORE SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAMS$128K
- Absence Coverage$109K
- STAFF DEVELOPMENT1$105K$105K
- 504$31K
- Not Available$13K
- PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES$2,293
Supplies and services$143K
- Supplies - General$100K
- Educational Software$18K
- Non-Contractual Services$10K
- School Funded Copier$8,520
- Data Processing Repair - Contractual$3,049
- Library Books$2,000
- Printing Services - Contractual$1,000
- Office Temp Services - Contractual$255
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.