Underwood Elementary School

www.lcschools.org

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Underwood Elementary School, located at 4725 Highway 157 in Florence, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students within the Lauderdale County School District. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares young learners for future success. The school environment is structured to support both the academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students through a balanced curriculum and a supportive teaching staff.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the Florence/Lauderdale County area, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the Lauderdale County School System, Underwood Elementary maintains a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere. For more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, interested parties can visit their official website at [www.lcschools.org](http://www.lcschools.org).

343

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Underwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	2
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	5

White
310 (90.4%)
Black
13 (3.8%)
Two or More
12 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.5%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lauderdale County
Phone:	(256)764-8939
Website:	http://www.lcschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 32