UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in UNDERWOOD, MN with about 298 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 17 teachers, UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY, located in the small community of Underwood, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for K-6 education within the Underwood Public School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work closely together to foster a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting character development, aiming to prepare its students for future academic success and civic engagement.

The school’s website highlights its dedication to local traditions and strong parent-teacher partnerships, which are hallmarks of the Underwood school experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY strives to address the unique needs of every student. The campus is well-integrated into the broader community, often serving as a focal point for regional activities and school pride, reinforcing its role as an essential pillar of the local Underwood area.

For more information, contact UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY at (218) 826-6101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 SOUTHERN AVE E
UNDERWOOD, MN 56586-8888
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UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNDERWOOD, MN with about 298 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
298
Teachers:
17.59
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 298 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.