UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY

www.underwood.k12.mn.us/

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Underwood Elementary, located in the small community of Underwood, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for K-6 education within the Underwood Public School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work closely together to foster a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting character development, aiming to prepare its students for future academic success and civic engagement.

The school’s website highlights its dedication to local traditions and strong parent-teacher partnerships, which are hallmarks of the Underwood school experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, Underwood Elementary strives to address the unique needs of every student. The campus is well-integrated into the broader community, often serving as a focal point for regional activities and school pride, reinforcing its role as an essential pillar of the local Underwood area.

282

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
270 (95.7%)
Hispanic
5 (1.8%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)826-6101
Website:	http://www.underwood.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 21

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 49