Excellent
#244 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 19% in state
Underwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Underwood Comm School District · Underwood, IA
An Underwood Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 160 601 Third Street, Underwood, IA 51576
- Math 88% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Underwood Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Underwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,679
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Underwood Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Underwood Elementary School is listed in Underwood Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Underwood Elementary School
Underwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Underwood, IA, part of Underwood Comm School District, serving approximately 415 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Underwood Elementary School
What grades does Underwood Elementary School serve?
Underwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Underwood Elementary School rank in IA?
Underwood Elementary School ranks #244 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Underwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Underwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Underwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Underwood Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Underwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Underwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Underwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Underwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Underwood Elementary School?
17.8% of students at Underwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pottawattamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (712) 566-2326
- Area population (ZIP 51576)
- 1,890
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51576; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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