New Underwood Elementary - 02

New Underwood School District 51-3
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
127 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
127
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (81.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (11.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.4 %)
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: New Underwood School District 51-3
Phone: (605)754-6485
Website: http://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 22
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 21
Gender Ratio