Fred C. Underhill School

www.underhill.sau15.net

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Fred C. Underhill School is a public elementary school located in Hooksett, New Hampshire, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Hooksett School District (SAU 15), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary scaffolding to help them transition successfully from lower elementary grades to middle school, with a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a significant value on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The faculty and staff prioritize building a collaborative partnership with families to ensure a holistic educational experience. By integrating modern technology into the classroom and promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect, Underhill School strives to prepare its students to become responsible, curious, and life-long learners who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Hooksett community.

428

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred C. Underhill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	27
Black	4
Asian	12
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
369 (86.2 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.3 %)
Two or More
14 (3.3 %)
Asian
12 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hooksett School District
Phone:	(603)623-7233
Website:	http://www.underhill.sau15.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 11

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 150