Enrollment
638
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andrews, TX
Underwood El
Federal NCES profile for Underwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480828000199
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Underwood El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Underwood El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Underwood El
Underwood El is a mid-sized elementary school in Andrews, Texas, enrolling 638 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 638 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,008, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (23%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 638 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students) and Andrews Middle (970 students) alongside Underwood El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Underwood El compares
Underwood El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 23.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Underwood El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andrews Isd, which includes Underwood El.
$11,914
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 9.5%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Underwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrews Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfork El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Devonian El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Underwood El
How many students attend Underwood El?
Underwood El has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andrews, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Underwood El?
47.1% of students at Underwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood El?
The largest demographic group at Underwood El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Andrews, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood El?
Underwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Underwood El rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Andrews on the city page.
Is Underwood El a good school?
Underwood El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Andrews Isd?
Besides Underwood El, Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students), Andrews Middle (970 students), and Clearfork El (721 students). See the Andrews Isd district page for the complete list.
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