- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, MA
Underwood
Federal NCES profile for Underwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250861001379
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 253
- students enrolled
Underwood has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newton, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Underwood grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 250861001379 · Newton, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton North High (2,096 students)
Underwood grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Underwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton North H
Newton North High
2,096 students
- Newton South H
Newton South High
1,898 students
- F a Day Middle
F a Day Middle
860 students
- Charles E Brow 713
Charles E Brown Middle
713 students
- Oak Hill Middl 649
Oak Hill Middle
649 students
- This school 253
Underwood
253 students
What this shows Underwood reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Underwood compares
Underwood is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,981
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Asian 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Underwood is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Newton reports $26,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Underwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton South High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| F a Day Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles E Brown Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Underwood
How many students attend Underwood?
Underwood has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood is 13.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood?
The largest demographic group at Underwood is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Newton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood?
Underwood has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Underwood rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Underwood, Newton also operates Newton North High (2,096 students), Newton South High (1,898 students), and F a Day Middle (860 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.