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Underwood Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Underwood Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Underwood, Iowa, part of the Underwood Community School District. With 415 students, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic achievement and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Underwood Elementary School's academic performance is truly impressive, with students significantly outperforming state averages on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 97% of 3rd graders, 88.7% of 4th graders, and 76.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 67.9%, 76%, and 69.8%, respectively. The school also excels in mathematics and science, with 5th-grade science proficiency rates reaching 86.3% compared to the state average of 64.2%. Additionally, Underwood Elementary School maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.4% to 23.4% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

While Underwood Elementary School's performance is exceptional, it is worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Treynor Elementary School, also demonstrate outstanding academic results, with even higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the region is home to several high-performing elementary schools, providing parents with excellent educational options for their children.

424

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,224

Per pupil spending ?

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576

(712) 566-2326

District: Underwood Community School District

Students who attend Underwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Underwood Middle School
High:	Underwood High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (88% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg88%

Iowa avg71%

39^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 313Underwood Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	39 of 576	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	82.7	55 of 557	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	77.5	105 of 565	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	152 of 574	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.0	101 of 567	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	58 of 603	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	33 of 567	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	79.1	82 of 574	85.7%	★★★★☆
2016	68.2	196 of 599	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.6	190 of 616	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.5	133 of 603	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	65.2	216 of 624	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.6	257 of 626	58.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts88%+17 vs state

Mathematics88%+14 vs state

Science86%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Underwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 566-2326	424	26	16.0	17.7%	403 (95.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	84.6	39^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.2%		82.7	55^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.1%	16	97.0	88.7	76.5	91.0	87.1	84.3	86.3	$12,224	$377	$11,847
Tri-Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 485-2211	364	32	11.4	34.1%	352 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	68.6	185^th of 576 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.3	136^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.6%	49	79.3	77.6	74.5	91.4	81.6	76.4	67.3	$12,424	$248	$12,176
College View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 College Road	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6452	488	31	15.6	30.7%	400 (82.0%)	13 (2.7%)	57 (11.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	70.7	166^th of 576 public elementary schools	71.2%		59.4	261^st of 557 public elementary schools	53.1%	95	63.9	83.1	88.1	80.7	81.5	86.4	83.1	$17,397	$688	$16,709
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	271	17	15.8	33.9%	227 (83.8%)	6 (2.2%)	27 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	60.3	260^th of 576 public elementary schools	54.9%		39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%	128	65.1	83.3	70.7	90.7	86.7	75.6	56.1	$19,301	$591	$18,710
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 North Broadway	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6537	401	28	14.1	39.2%	315 (78.6%)	14 (3.5%)	50 (12.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.7%)	62.2	241^st of 576 public elementary schools	58.2%		69.1	171^st of 557 public elementary schools	69.3%	70	62.3	75.6	84.6	73.8	70.7	84.6	71.8	$17,477	$593	$16,884
Treynor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Elementary Drive	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 487-3422	366	26	14.2	15.0%	344 (94.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	88.2	17^th of 576 public elementary schools	97.0%		88.9	17^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.9%		87.7	97.7	91.2	95.4	93.2	85.3	76.5	$10,728	$150	$10,579
Bloomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 7th Street	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6519	396	30	13.1	48.0%	275 (69.4%)	29 (7.3%)	66 (16.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (4.8%)	33.7	445^th of 576 public elementary schools	22.7%		22.6	464^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.7%	19	62.7	75.9	52.0	77.6	70.4	58.8	35.3	$19,330	$1,175	$18,155
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	517 N 17th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6528	455	34	13.3	44.6%	318 (69.9%)	23 (5.1%)	81 (17.8%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.5%)	24	481^st of 576 public elementary schools	16.5%		13.6	496^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.0%	15	40.3	60.0	59.6	66.1	69.2	65.4	53.8	$19,039	$1,554	$17,485
Titan Hill Intermediate School	Public	2-5	4125 Harry Langdon Blvd.	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Lewis Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 366-8289	901	52	17.3	39.4%	722 (80.1%)	12 (1.3%)	101 (11.2%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.9%)	40.9	396^th of 576 public elementary schools	31.3%		52.9	314^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.6%	82	61.1	68.8	65.0	70.4	64.7	73.2	68.2	$11,381	$352	$11,029
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2218 3rd Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6516	384	27	14.1	46.4%	271 (70.6%)	12 (3.1%)	83 (21.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	34.3	439^th of 576 public elementary schools	23.8%		25.7	455^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.3%	16	59.1	69.6	56.8	81.8	60.9	68.2	45.5	$18,750	$1,398	$17,351

Frequently Asked Questions about Underwood Elementary School

Is Underwood Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 6.8% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Underwood Elementary School?

Students at Underwood Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 424 students attended Underwood Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Underwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Underwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Underwood Middle School
High : Underwood High School

What district is Underwood Elementary School in?

Underwood Community School District

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