Underwood Elementary

Summary:

Underwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving 521 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which is ranked 43 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Underwood Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 57.2% White, 23.61% African American, 9.98% Hispanic, and 8.45% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts generally lower than the district average but higher than the state average. Additionally, Underwood has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (33.01%) and a higher student-teacher ratio (16.7) compared to nearby schools.

Interestingly, Underwood Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 116 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 366 out of 898 in 2022-2023. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, has been varied, with the former performing relatively well and the latter struggling. Nearby schools in the Lee's Summit R-VII district have also shown varying levels of academic performance, with some, like Highland Park Elementary, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Missouri elementary schools, while others, such as Prairie View Elementary and Westview Elementary, have performed in the bottom half.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1125 NE Colbern Rd
       Lees Summit, MO  64086-5814


(816) 986-3280

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
366th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,057 Help


Students who attend Underwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bernard C. Campbell Middle
High:    Lee's Summit North High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
African American:
23.6%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details Underwood Elementary ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 14th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), African American (23.6%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Underwood Elementary is 16.7, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Underwood Elementary is $12,057, which is the 9th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Underwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Elementary 366th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Underwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lee's Summit R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee's Summit R-Vii 43rd of 376 Missouri 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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.98 90th 1074 91.6%
2007 83.69 89th 1080 91.8%
2008 80.74 127th 1084 88.3%
2009 83.54 117th 1053 88.9%
2010 75.90 201st 1066 81.1%
2011 74.73 213th 1088 80.4%
2012 68.79 306th 1085 71.8%
2013 70.94 268th 1108 75.8%
2014 61.17 392nd 1089 64.0%
2015 70.44 282nd 1058 73.3%
2016 73.60 212th 865 75.5%
2017 70.42 289th 1032 72.0%
2018 70.35 281st 1045 73.1%
2019 83.59 116th 1052 89.0%
2021 70.33 241st 901 73.3%
2022 65.42 302nd 908 66.7%
2023 58.87 366th 898 59.2%
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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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 295th 887 66.7%
2019 73.78 133rd 907 85.3%
2021 40.66 323rd 574 43.7%
2022 49.47 223rd 532 58.1%
2023 29.52 465th 611 23.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Underwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.44 51st 103 50.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Underwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.90 28th 163 82.8%
2022 65.06 38th 184 79.3%
2023 53.98 65th 185 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Underwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.48 257th 898 71.4%
2019 79.25 140th 917 84.7%
2021 76.24 134th 691 80.6%
2022 67.22 208th 675 69.2%
2023 59.17 260th 673 61.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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 Not Specified Total
1992 505 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1993 706 8 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 739 9 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1995 713 20 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1996 713 20 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1997 731 20 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 758 18 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1999 713 23 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 668 19 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2001 663 23 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 551 25 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 551 25 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 543 23 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 527 21 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 577 34 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 564 47 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 552 51 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 515 50 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2010 492 63 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2011 462 59 7 23 2 0 0 0 553
2012 468 67 12 36 2 0 0 0 585
2013 422 63 15 36 3 2 0 0 541
2014 387 59 13 40 2 3 0 0 504
2015 356 41 8 40 0 0 33 0 478
2016 361 48 7 42 1 0 33 0 492
2017 370 43 9 39 0 0 21 0 482
2018 358 40 9 27 0 0 27 0 461
2019 370 32 12 22 1 0 30 0 467
2020 375 113 13 13 0 0 46 0 560
2021 350 120 11 8 0 0 47 0 536
2022 352 131 6 49 0 1 43 0 582
2023 298 123 4 52 0 0 44 0 521

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

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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
1992 517 21.9 23.6 1.7
1993 721 32.0 22.5 1.5
1994 755 38.6 19.6 4.4
1995 747 36.3 20.6 5.2
1996 747 36.3 20.6 5.2
1997 764 39.9 19.1 5
1998 790 42.2 18.7 5.6
1999 758 42.1 18.0 6.6
2000 707 40.6 17.4 6.1
2001 709 41.4 17.1 6.9
2002 595 37.2 16.0 8.7
2003 595 37.2 16.0 8.7
2004 585 34.9 16.8 7.7
2005 562 34.0 16.5 8.4
2006 630 37.7 16.7 7.8
2007 638 36.7 17.4 9.2
2008 634 37.0 17.1 9.1
2009 596 38.5 15.5 9.2
2010 584 31.5 18.5 12.8
2011 553 29.8 18.5 15
2012 585 29.8 19.6 22.7
2013 541 29.1 18.5 18.1
2014 504 27.9 18.0 16.3
2015 478 29.0 16.4 20.3
2016 492 29.0 16.9 19.3
2017 482 28.7 16.7 19.3
2018 461 28.6 16.0 18.9
2019 467 28.5 16.3 18.6
2020 560 35.3 15.8 32.5
2021 536 36.6 14.6 32.1
2022 582 36.7 15.8 28.9
2023 521 31.0 16.7 33

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
1992 517 21.9 23.6 1.7
1993 721 32.0 22.5 1.5
1994 755 38.6 19.6 4.4
1995 747 36.3 20.6 5.2
1996 747 36.3 20.6 5.2
1997 764 39.9 19.1 5
1998 790 42.2 18.7 5.6
1999 758 42.1 18.0 6.6
2000 707 40.6 17.4 6.1
2001 709 41.4 17.1 6.9
2002 595 37.2 16.0 8.7
2003 595 37.2 16.0 8.7
2004 585 34.9 16.8 7.7
2005 562 34.0 16.5 8.4
2006 630 37.7 16.7 7.8
2007 638 36.7 17.4 9.2
2008 634 37.0 17.1 9.1
2009 596 38.5 15.5 9.2
2010 584 31.5 18.5 12.8
2011 553 29.8 18.5 15
2012 585 29.8 19.6 22.7
2013 541 29.1 18.5 18.1
2014 504 27.9 18.0 16.3
2015 478 29.0 16.4 20.3
2016 492 29.0 16.9 19.3
2017 482 28.7 16.7 19.3
2018 461 28.6 16.0 18.9
2019 467 28.5 16.3 18.6
2020 560 35.3 15.8 32.5
2021 536 36.6 14.6 32.1
2022 582 36.7 15.8 28.9
2023 521 31.0 16.7 33

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Underwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (6.2%) $10,205 (93.8%) $10,883
2020 $562 (5.3%) $10,021 (94.7%) $10,583
2021 $591 (5.0%) $11,270 (95.0%) $11,862
2022 $532 (4.4%) $11,525 (95.6%) $12,057

Data source: Missouri 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 116th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 366th of 898 Elementary schools
 29.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary)72.949.4
 23.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)60.853.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary)72.935.5
 37.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)6149.2
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary)59.647.1
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)55.553.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary)70.244.3
 25.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)58.756.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary)51.438.8
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)51.950.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Underwood Elementary)60.847
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lee's Summit R-Vii)5848
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary)59.550
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)60.253.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Elementary)56.257.5
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)60.458.8
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.541.6
 0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Elementary)60.350.7
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)62.648.9
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.939.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467521
 11.6%
African American32123
 284.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian124
 66.7%
Hispanic2252
 136.4%
Pacific Islander00
White370298
 19.5%
Two or More Races3044
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.6%33%
 14.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Underwood Elementary

Students at Underwood Elementary are 57% White, 24% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Underwood Elementary.

Underwood Elementary ranks 366th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Underwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernard C. Campbell Middle
High : Lee's Summit North High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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