- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Underwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Underwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201000773
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Underwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Underwood Elementary School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 20.4 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 010201000773 · Florence, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 17.1:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Elementary School (874 students)
Underwood Elementary School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 20.4 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Underwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Element
Brooks Elementary School
874 students
- Lauderdale Ele
Lauderdale Elementary School
746 students
- Brooks High Sc
Brooks High School
729 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Central High S
Central High School
596 students
- This school 343
Underwood Elementary School
343 students
What this shows Underwood Elementary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Underwood Elementary School compares
Underwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Underwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Underwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Underwood Elementary School
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Underwood Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Underwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Underwood Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Florence, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Underwood Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Underwood Elementary School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.