- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Underwood, MN
Underwood Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Underwood Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274083001707
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood Secondary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
Underwood Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Underwood Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274083001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Underwood Secondary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 274083001707 · Underwood, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 17:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Underwood Elementary (282 students)
Underwood Secondary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Underwood Secondary compares
Underwood Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Underwood Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Underwood Public School District reports $12,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Underwood Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underwood Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Underwood Secondary
How many students attend Underwood Secondary?
Underwood Secondary has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Underwood, MN. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood Secondary is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Underwood Secondary?
35.5% of students at Underwood Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Underwood Secondary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Underwood, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood Secondary?
Underwood Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Underwood Public School District?
Besides Underwood Secondary, Underwood Public School District also operates Underwood Elementary (282 students). See the Underwood Public School District district page for the complete list.