Underwood

underwood.newton.k12.ma.us/

221 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Underwood School, located at 101 Vernon Street in Newton, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and inclusive education. The school community places a high value on fostering a supportive, welcoming environment where students are encouraged to grow not only as scholars but also as empathetic and responsible members of the community.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and partnership between parents, staff, and students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, Underwood strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body. Its location in the heart of Newton allows it to utilize the city’s resources while maintaining the intimate, collaborative atmosphere of a neighborhood school.

221

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Underwood
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	28
Black	19
Asian	50
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
99 (44.8 %)
Asian
50 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (12.7 %)
Two or More
24 (10.9 %)
Black
19 (8.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9660
Website:	http://underwood.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 26