Underwood Elementary School

www.underwoodeagles.org

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Underwood Elementary School, located in Underwood, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution for students within the Underwood Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building strong educational basics while encouraging personal growth. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, leveraging its location in a smaller district to maintain close relationships between teachers, students, and families, which helps create a safe and nurturing space for children during their formative years.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond standard core subjects, the institution integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for future educational challenges. With a clear mission to inspire excellence, Underwood Elementary works to ensure that all students develop the necessary social and academic skills to succeed, reflecting the school’s dedication to providing a high-quality, inclusive public education.

396

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Underwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	7
Asian	3
Two or More	7

White
379 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Underwood Comm School District
Phone:	(712)566-2326
Website:	http://www.underwoodeagles.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 66