UNDERWOOD EL

www.andrews.esc18.net

648 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Underwood Elementary is a public school located in Andrews, Texas, serving students as part of the Andrews Independent School District. Situated at 316 SW 5th St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and operates under the educational framework of the Region 18 Education Service Center. It is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment conducive to early childhood development and learning.

The school places a strong emphasis on student success through a structured educational program designed to prepare children for their future academic years. By maintaining a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Underwood Elementary aims to create a positive school culture for its students in Andrews. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school's official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community resources.

648

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNDERWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	455
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
455 (70.2 %)
White
174 (26.9 %)
Two or More
11 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ANDREWS ISD
Phone:	(432)523-3640
Website:	http://www.andrews.esc18.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Grade 4 337

Grade 5 311