UNDERWOOD ELEM.
UNDERWOOD ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII school district, located in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 461 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 28 teachers, UNDERWOOD ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 School, located at 1125 NE Colbern Rd in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is a public elementary school serving students within the Lee's Summit R-7 School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the holistic development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded district, Underwood Elementary utilizes a modern curriculum designed to prepare children for success in higher grade levels while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative skills.
The school places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, maintaining active communication with parents to ensure a cohesive educational partnership. By leveraging resources from the R-7 district, Underwood provides students with access to integrated technology, extracurricular opportunities, and dedicated faculty focused on personalized instruction. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, staff directories, and school events, visitors are encouraged to explore their official website at http://uwe.lsr7.org.
For more information, contact UNDERWOOD ELEM. at (816) 986-3280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086-5814
(816) 986-3280
http://uwe.lsr7.org
UNDERWOOD ELEM. is a public school in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 28.69
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNDERWOOD ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.