Underwood Elementary School

Summary:

Underwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 396 students in grades PK-5 in Underwood, Iowa, which is part of the highly-ranked Underwood Community School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking in the top 20-25% of Iowa elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Underwood Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 78.7% of 3rd graders, 87.8% of 4th graders, and 77.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are even more impressive, with over 90% of 3rd graders and 85% of 4th and 5th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state averages. This high level of academic achievement is reflected in the school's consistent ranking in the top 20-25% of Iowa elementary schools, including a ranking of 55 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Roosevelt Elementary in the Council Bluffs Community School District, Underwood Elementary significantly outperforms its peers, with much higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This exceptional performance can be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16.6 in recent years, as well as the relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576

(712) 566-2326

District: Underwood Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,224

Students who attend Underwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Underwood Middle School
High:	Underwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 415

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Underwood Elementary School ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Underwood Elementary School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Underwood Elementary School is $12,224.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Underwood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Underwood Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Community School District 17^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Underwood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	61.56	257^th	626	58.9%
2013	65.18	216^th	624	65.4%
2014	72.47	133^rd	603	77.9%
2015	69.58	190^th	616	69.2%
2016	68.22	196^th	599	67.3%
2017	79.06	82^nd	574	85.7%
2018	85.53	33^rd	567	94.2%
2019	84.10	58^th	603	90.4%
2021	77.97	101^st	567	82.2%
2022	71.74	152^nd	574	73.5%
2023	77.48	105^th	565	81.4%
2024	82.66	55^th	557	90.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Underwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	366	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1989	332	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
1990	282	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1991	288	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1992	274	0	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
1993	261	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1994	261	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1995	296	0	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	309
1996	296	0	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	309
1997	288	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
1998	303	1	4	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	312
1999	305	0	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	317
2000	332	2	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	-23	321
2001	329	2	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2002	298	2	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	315
2003	298	2	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	315
2004	320	4	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2005	350	3	5	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	370
2006	364	1	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2007	370	1	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	386
2008	375	4	3	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	402
2009	380	3	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2010	366	1	3	10	2	0	6	0	388
2011	359	2	1	11	1	0	5	0	379
2012	361	0	2	14	1	0	4	0	382
2013	323	0	1	15	0	0	5	0	344
2014	318	0	0	12	0	0	9	0	339
2015	332	0	0	12	0	0	8	0	352
2016	314	0	0	11	0	0	8	0	333
2017	313	2	0	11	0	0	10	0	336
2018	331	2	0	10	0	0	7	0	350
2019	345	0	1	8	0	0	9	0	363
2020	351	0	2	5	0	0	11	0	369
2021	351	0	2	12	0	0	8	0	373
2022	379	0	3	8	0	0	7	0	397
2023	379	0	3	7	0	0	7	0	396
2024	395	0	4	8	0	0	8	0	415

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Underwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	369	16.0	23.0	14.9
1989	335	14.5	23.1	9
1990	287	12.5	22.9	12.2
1991	292	12.5	23.3	7.2
1992	286	13.0	22.0	10.5
1993	268	12.5	21.4	8.6
1994	269	13.5	19.9	8.6
1995	309	18.0	17.2	9.1
1996	309	18.0	17.2	9.1
1997	297	19.0	15.6	9.4
1998	312	21.0	14.9	10.9
1999	317	21.5	14.7	14.5
2000	321	22.0	14.6	11
2001	341	23.5	14.5	9.4
2002	315	22.5	14.0	14.9
2003	315	22.5	14.0	14.9
2004	334	22.5	14.8	13.2
2005	370	24.5	15.1	14.1
2006	380	25.5	14.9	14.5
2007	386	24.5	15.8	11.4
2008	402	24.5	16.4	13.4
2009	406	26.5	15.3	16
2010	388	26.5	14.6	17.5
2011	379	26.0	14.5	15.3
2012	382	26.0	14.6	18.1
2013	344	24.0	14.3	19.5
2014	339	24.0	14.1	15
2015	352	23.0	15.3	14.5
2016	333	22.0	15.1	14.1
2017	336	23.0	14.6	13.7
2018	350	22.5	15.5	16.9
2019	363	22.5	16.1	17.6
2020	369	22.0	16.7	18.7
2021	373	23.0	16.2	16.9
2022	397	23.9	16.6	14.4
2023	396	26.0	15.2	13.9
2024	415	25.3	16.3	17.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Underwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	369	16.0	23.0	14.9
1989	335	14.5	23.1	9
1990	287	12.5	22.9	12.2
1991	292	12.5	23.3	7.2
1992	286	13.0	22.0	10.5
1993	268	12.5	21.4	8.6
1994	269	13.5	19.9	8.6
1995	309	18.0	17.2	9.1
1996	309	18.0	17.2	9.1
1997	297	19.0	15.6	9.4
1998	312	21.0	14.9	10.9
1999	317	21.5	14.7	14.5
2000	321	22.0	14.6	11
2001	341	23.5	14.5	9.4
2002	315	22.5	14.0	14.9
2003	315	22.5	14.0	14.9
2004	334	22.5	14.8	13.2
2005	370	24.5	15.1	14.1
2006	380	25.5	14.9	14.5
2007	386	24.5	15.8	11.4
2008	402	24.5	16.4	13.4
2009	406	26.5	15.3	16
2010	388	26.5	14.6	17.5
2011	379	26.0	14.5	15.3
2012	382	26.0	14.6	18.1
2013	344	24.0	14.3	19.5
2014	339	24.0	14.1	15
2015	352	23.0	15.3	14.5
2016	333	22.0	15.1	14.1
2017	336	23.0	14.6	13.7
2018	350	22.5	15.5	16.9
2019	363	22.5	16.1	17.6
2020	369	22.0	16.7	18.7
2021	373	23.0	16.2	16.9
2022	397	23.9	16.6	14.4
2023	396	26.0	15.2	13.9
2024	415	25.3	16.3	17.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Underwood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$377 (3.1%)	$11,847 (96.9%)	$12,224

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Underwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 105^th of 565 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary School)	88.5	80	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)	88.5	80	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary School)	86.9	84.4	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)	86.9	84.4	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary School)	83.7	88.7	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)	83.7	88.7	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary School)	75.5	85.5	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)	75.5	85.5	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary School)	88	83.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)	88	83.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary School)	90	80.3	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)	90	80.3	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	363	396	9.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	345	379	9.9%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	13.9%	3.7%

Schools Near Underwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 566-2326	415	25	16.3	17.8%	395 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	82.7	55^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.1%		77.5	105^th of 565 public elementary schools	81.4%	50	78.7	87.8	77.8	90.2	85.7	87.3	76.2	$12,224	$377	$11,847
Tri-Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 485-2211	354	31	11.2	31.4%	340 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	72.3	136^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.6%		70.5	165^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.8%	29	71.7	78.6	83.7	89.1	76.8	83.7	65.1	$12,424	$248	$12,176
College View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 College Road	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6452	470	31	15.1	37.4%	400 (85.1%)	12 (2.6%)	46 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	59.4	261^st of 557 public elementary schools	53.1%		63.2	217^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.6%	44	72.3	87.7	67.2	81.5	82.5	67.2	53.7	$17,397	$688	$16,709
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	288	17	16.9	43.1%	251 (87.2%)	6 (2.1%)	22 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.3	390^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.0%	2	57.6	74.4	46.8	75.8	87.2	70.2	36.2	$19,301	$591	$18,710
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 North Broadway	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6537	406	30	13.7	47.0%	336 (82.8%)	12 (3.0%)	40 (9.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	69.1	171^st of 557 public elementary schools	69.3%		59.4	253^rd of 565 public elementary schools	55.2%	82	59.0	78.8	78.6	76.9	83.8	84.3	67.1	$17,477	$593	$16,884
Treynor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Elementary Drive	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 487-3422	352	25	14.2	13.9%	330 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	88.9	17^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.9%		85.1	37^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.5%	20	91.1	93.8	90.7	97.8	80.0	88.9	85.2	$10,728	$150	$10,579
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center	Public	PK	620 N. 8th Street	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 328-6446	120	12	10.0	8.3%	99 (82.5%)	6 (5.0%)	12 (10.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Bloomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 7th Street	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6519	427	30	14.1	60.4%	320 (74.9%)	27 (6.3%)	60 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.0%)	22.6	464^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.7%		21.6	473^rd of 565 public elementary schools	16.3%	9	54.1	52.1	54.1	75.4	52.1	59.0	42.6	$19,330	$1,175	$18,155
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	517 N 17th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6528	451	33	13.6	57.6%	336 (74.5%)	13 (2.9%)	73 (16.2%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	13.6	496^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.8	477^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.6%	19	42.9	55.7	43.3	66.7	54.1	55.0	38.3	$19,039	$1,554	$17,485
Titan Hill Intermediate School	Public	2-5	4125 Harry Langdon Blvd.	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Lewis Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 366-8289	910	54	16.8	40.2%	744 (81.8%)	6 (0.7%)	101 (11.1%)	11 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.8%)	52.9	314^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.6%		57.2	265^th of 565 public elementary schools	53.1%	49	65.6	72.1	67.7	79.5	76.6	66.4	61.1	$11,381	$352	$11,029

Frequently Asked Questions about Underwood Elementary School

Is Underwood Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 9.9% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Underwood Elementary School?

Students at Underwood Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Underwood Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Underwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Underwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Underwood Middle School
High : Underwood High School

What district is Underwood Elementary School in?

Underwood Community School District

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