New Underwood School District 51-3

Located at 300 East Ash Street in New Underwood, South Dakota, the New Underwood School District 51-3 is an active, traditional public school system serving families across a distant rural landscape within the greater Rapid City metropolitan area. Operating three academic facilities, the district provides a continuous educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated within South Dakota's 46th legislative district, New Underwood offers a stable, community-centered academic environment thoughtfully tailored to nurture students through both their foundational elementary years and their prep for post-secondary life.

With a focused enrollment of 280 students—including 153 male and 127 female pupils—the district maintains a close-knit environment where individual learning needs can easily be recognized and supported. This intimate educational setting is reinforced by a strong dedicated team of more than 80 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring nearly 41 classroom teachers, over six instructional aides, and 33 support personnel. This substantial staffing context translates to a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one, ensuring that students in the New Underwood School District benefit from tailored instruction, strong mentor relationships, and a supportive community atmosphere.