Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Underwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Underwood Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1991
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Campus Size
7
School Motto
Preparing each student for SUCCESS in life
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
Underwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood Elementary School's ranking?
Underwood Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Underwood Elementary School often compared to?
Underwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
506 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Underwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood Elementary School part of?
Underwood Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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