- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Underwood, IA
Underwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Underwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192823001647
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Underwood · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Underwood High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Underwood, IA.
School address
District: Underwood Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192823001647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Underwood High School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 192823001647 · Underwood, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 14.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Underwood Elementary School (424 students)
Underwood High School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Underwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Underwood Elem
Underwood Elementary School
424 students
- This school
Underwood High School
247 students
- Underwood Midd
Underwood Middle School
184 students
What this shows Underwood High School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Underwood High School compares
Underwood High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 72% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Underwood High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Underwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underwood High 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 high 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Underwood High School
How many students attend Underwood High School?
Underwood High School has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Underwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood High School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% lower 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 High School?
10.3% of students at Underwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Underwood High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Underwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood High School?
Underwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Underwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood High School ranks #2 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 High School, Underwood Comm School District also operates Underwood Elementary School (424 students) and Underwood Middle School (184 students). See the Underwood Comm School District district page for the complete list.