NEW UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY - 02
New Underwood Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Underwood School District 51-3 school district, located in New Underwood, SD with about 109 students offering grade levels from 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 7 teachers, New Underwood Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
New Underwood Elementary School, located at 300 E Ash in New Underwood, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the New Underwood School District, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the character development of its students. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into higher grade levels.
The school operates with a community-oriented approach, leveraging its small-town setting to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication tools to ensure that parents stay informed about school activities, academic calendars, and district policies. Overall, New Underwood Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the community, committed to providing a high-quality educational experience within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
For more information, contact New Underwood Elementary - 02 at (605) 754-6485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
NEW UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in New Underwood, SD with about 109 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Underwood School District 51-3
- Total Students:
- 109
- Teachers:
- 7.98
- 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 schoolwide 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 109 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Two or more races
- 14.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.