Is Underwood Elementary a good school?

Underwood Elementary ranks 331 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Underwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Underwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Underwood Elementary?

Students at Underwood Elementary are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Underwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Underwood Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Underwood Secondary

Underwood Elementary

Summary:

Underwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Underwood, Minnesota. With a student population of 289, the school is part of the Underwood Public School District, which is ranked 116 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Underwood Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with particularly strong performance in 3rd and 5th grade reading. The school also performs well for its male, special education, and low-income students, ranking in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools in these subgroups. However, the school's science proficiency rates lag behind the state average, and its performance for female and White student subgroups is less impressive. Additionally, Underwood Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 29% to 44% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Underwood Elementary generally outperforms Ashby Elementary but falls short of the academic achievements of Cleveland Elementary in Fergus Falls. The virtual iQ Academy K-5 school in the Fergus Falls district also struggles academically compared to Underwood Elementary and the state average. While Underwood Elementary's performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, the school's strong support for its male, special education, and low-income students suggests it is effectively addressing the challenges posed by its growing population of low-income students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586-8888

(218) 826-6101

District: Underwood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,506

Students who attend Underwood Elementary usually attend:

High:

Underwood Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.1%

American Indian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Underwood Elementary ranks better than 62.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (3.1%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Underwood Elementary employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Underwood Elementary is $9,506.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Underwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Elementary 331^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Underwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Underwood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Public School District 116^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Underwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Underwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	41.37	484^th	674	28.2%
2004	68.91	202^nd	676	70.1%
2005	42.13	485^th	685	29.2%
2006	45.33	522^nd	756	31.0%
2007	43.04	562^nd	777	27.7%
2008	67.05	253^rd	781	67.6%
2009	57.17	212^th	434	51.2%
2010	56.56	436^th	803	45.7%
2011	64.46	322^nd	814	60.4%
2012	60.88	385^th	820	53.0%
2013	42.87	565^th	824	31.4%
2014	52.35	466^th	826	43.6%
2015	37.98	611^th	840	27.3%
2016	43.72	573^rd	848	32.4%
2017	59.35	406^th	853	52.4%
2018	53.19	464^th	847	45.2%
2019	61.42	381^st	870	56.2%
2021	52.37	484^th	869	44.3%
2022	43.88	553^rd	858	35.5%
2023	55.25	419^th	845	50.4%
2024	63.58	331^st	881	62.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Underwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.82	382^nd	515	25.8%
2024	66.98	139^th	572	75.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Underwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.05	259^th	728	64.4%
2019	66.12	228^th	740	69.2%
2021	52.37	338^th	683	50.5%
2022	47.70	353^rd	663	46.8%
2023	68.88	202^nd	774	73.9%
2024	72.15	169^th	793	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Underwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.04	416^th	774	46.3%
2019	59.93	359^th	787	54.4%
2021	54.90	402^nd	783	48.7%
2022	47.82	461^st	799	42.3%
2023	46.16	477^th	787	39.4%
2024	53.04	418^th	809	48.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Underwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.65	484^th	779	37.9%
2019	58.96	387^th	798	51.5%
2021	44.98	510^th	784	34.9%
2022	37.64	574^th	808	29.0%
2023	59.41	335^th	799	58.1%
2024	66.81	257^th	826	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Underwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.17	612^th	712	14.0%
2019	35.35	550^th	722	23.8%
2021	32.76	546^th	710	23.1%
2022	24.66	621^st	725	14.3%
2023	27.48	586^th	712	17.7%
2024	38.64	488^th	730	33.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Underwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1989	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
1990	274	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	278
1991	271	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	274
1992	218	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
1993	230	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	233
1994	227	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	231
1995	199	0	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	207
1996	199	0	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	207
1997	204	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	211
1998	217	0	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	226
1999	210	0	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	219
2000	212	0	5	5	4	n/a	n/a	226
2001	195	0	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	205
2002	229	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	234
2003	229	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	234
2004	240	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2005	259	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
2006	258	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
2007	268	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	271
2008	262	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	265
2009	288	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	292
2010	302	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	308
2011	310	1	1	0	0	0	1	313
2012	314	0	1	0	1	0	0	316
2013	312	2	1	0	3	0	1	319
2014	304	2	0	0	3	0	1	310
2015	303	6	2	3	2	0	1	317
2016	313	5	2	2	0	0	0	322
2017	292	5	1	1	1	0	2	302
2018	277	6	5	3	5	0	2	298
2019	284	6	7	4	5	0	2	308
2020	289	3	5	6	4	1	2	310
2021	270	4	3	7	2	1	3	290
2022	286	5	4	10	4	1	5	315
2023	266	3	2	9	5	1	3	289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Underwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	14.5	17.5	23.1
1989	244	13.3	18.3	23.4
1990	278	10.7	25.9	23.4
1991	274	10.8	25.3	20.4
1992	221	10.8	20.4	44.3
1993	233	11.5	20.3	27.9
1994	231	16.1	14.3	24.7
1995	207	13.6	15.2	28.5
1996	207	13.6	15.2	28.5
1997	211	12.4	17.0	26.1
1998	226	n/a	0.0	31.4
1999	219	15.7	13.9	30.1
2000	226	16.3	13.9	42.9
2001	205	16.0	12.8	38.5
2002	234	15.8	14.8	41
2003	234	15.8	14.8	41
2004	245	17.3	14.2	41.2
2005	263	17.1	15.4	44.9
2006	261	15.8	16.5	46
2007	271	16.8	16.1	50.2
2008	265	15.1	17.5	47.5
2009	292	16.4	17.8	49.3
2010	308	16.2	18.9	48.1
2011	313	16.3	19.1	50.5
2012	316	17.6	17.9	48.7
2013	319	17.3	18.3	51.4
2014	310	17.5	17.6	48.7
2015	317	18.0	17.6	51.1
2016	322	19.0	16.9	44.4
2017	302	18.5	16.2	43
2018	298	17.5	16.9	48.3
2019	308	18.3	16.8	40.6
2020	310	20.5	15.1	39.7
2021	290	20.5	14.1	29
2022	315	22.0	14.2	27.6
2023	289	23.2	12.4	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Underwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	14.5	17.5	23.1
1989	244	13.3	18.3	23.4
1990	278	10.7	25.9	23.4
1991	274	10.8	25.3	20.4
1992	221	10.8	20.4	44.3
1993	233	11.5	20.3	27.9
1994	231	16.1	14.3	24.7
1995	207	13.6	15.2	28.5
1996	207	13.6	15.2	28.5
1997	211	12.4	17.0	26.1
1998	226	n/a	0.0	31.4
1999	219	15.7	13.9	30.1
2000	226	16.3	13.9	42.9
2001	205	16.0	12.8	38.5
2002	234	15.8	14.8	41
2003	234	15.8	14.8	41
2004	245	17.3	14.2	41.2
2005	263	17.1	15.4	44.9
2006	261	15.8	16.5	46
2007	271	16.8	16.1	50.2
2008	265	15.1	17.5	47.5
2009	292	16.4	17.8	49.3
2010	308	16.2	18.9	48.1
2011	313	16.3	19.1	50.5
2012	316	17.6	17.9	48.7
2013	319	17.3	18.3	51.4
2014	310	17.5	17.6	48.7
2015	317	18.0	17.6	51.1
2016	322	19.0	16.9	44.4
2017	302	18.5	16.2	43
2018	298	17.5	16.9	48.3
2019	308	18.3	16.8	40.6
2020	310	20.5	15.1	39.7
2021	290	20.5	14.1	29
2022	315	22.0	14.2	27.6
2023	289	23.2	12.4	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Underwood Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,506

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Underwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 381^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 419^th of 845 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Underwood Elementary)	75.6	70.8	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)	75.6	70.8	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Underwood Elementary)	62.2	56.3	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)	62.2	56.3	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Underwood Elementary)	74.5	56.5	18%
4th Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)	74.5	56.5	18%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Underwood Elementary)	53.2	47.8	5.4%
4th Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)	53.2	47.8	5.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Underwood Elementary)	51.1	42.2	8.9%
5th Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)	51.1	42.2	8.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Underwood Elementary)	65.2	53.3	11.9%
5th Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)	65.2	53.3	11.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Underwood Elementary)	57.8	40	17.8%
5th Grade Science (Underwood Public School District)	57.8	40	17.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Underwood Elementary)	50	35.7	14.3%
6th Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)	50	35.7	14.3%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Underwood Elementary)	59.1	42.9	16.2%
6th Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)	59.1	42.9	16.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	289	6.2%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	284	266	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	43.9%	3.4%

Schools Near Underwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Underwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Southern Ave E	Underwood	56586	Otter Tail County	Underwood Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 826-6101	289	23	12.4	43.9%	266 (92.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	63.6	331^st of 881 public elementary schools	62.4%		55.3	419^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.4%	88	73.5	59.1	42.9	46.5	54.1	52.9	43.2	71.4	62.8	58.2	34.7	34.7	$9,506
Battle Lake Elementary	Public	K-6	402 Summit St W	Battle Lake	56515	Otter Tail County	Battle Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 864-5217	224	17	13.3	44.6%	200 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	86	79^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.0%		86.7	74^th of 845 public elementary schools	91.2%	5	83.3	70.4	48.2	62.5	67.5	75.0	55.6	74.1	79.2	71.1	74.1	74.1	$10,997
iQ Academy K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 998-0544	147	0		68.7%	84 (57.1%)	25 (17.0%)	18 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.6%)	22.9	710^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.4%		36.5	595^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.6%	115	33.3	20.0			26.5	43.8	18.2			30.6
Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Educational	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	4	0			4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cleveland Elementary	Public	2-4	919 Northern Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	369	24	15.5	47.2%	320 (86.7%)	8 (2.2%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.0%)	78.8	155^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.4%		80.5	132^nd of 845 public elementary schools	84.4%	23	74.2	74.2			74.2	56.0	56.5			56.3			$9,545
Adams Elementary	Public	1-2	301 West Bancroft Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	281	16	18.0	48.8%	257 (91.5%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)								(n/a)													$9,229
McKinley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	724 W Laurel St	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	242	17	14.2	48.3%	204 (84.3%)	6 (2.5%)	9 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.3%)								(n/a)													$8,145
Ashby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Birch Ave	Ashby	56309	Grant County	Ashby Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 747-2257	206	17	12.0	39.3%	197 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	59.6	376^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.3%		59.6	370^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.2%	6	78.6	53.9	40.0	52.2	56.1	57.1	19.2	65.5	56.5	50.0	40.0	40.0	$8,994

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