- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Underwood, IA
Underwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Underwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192823001646
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Underwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Underwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Underwood, IA.
School address
District: Underwood Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192823001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Underwood Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 192823001646 · Underwood, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 16.3:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Underwood High School (247 students)
Underwood Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Underwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Underwood Elementary School
424 students
- Underwood High
Underwood High School
247 students
- Underwood Midd
Underwood Middle School
184 students
What this shows Underwood Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Underwood Elementary School compares
Underwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Underwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Underwood Comm School District reports $12,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Underwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Underwood Elementary School
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Underwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Underwood Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Underwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Underwood Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Underwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 public schools in Underwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Underwood, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Underwood Comm School District?
Besides Underwood Elementary School, Underwood Comm School District also operates Underwood High School (247 students) and Underwood Middle School (184 students). See the Underwood Comm School District district page for the complete list.