Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Underwood Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Underwood Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Underwood, SD, covering an area of approximately 355.3 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 19.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Underwood Elementary - 02's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Motto
Integrity. Growth. Respect.
School Rankings
New Underwood Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Underwood Elementary - 02 is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Underwood Elementary - 02's ranking?
New Underwood Elementary - 02 is ranked #328 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend New Underwood Elementary - 02?
113 students attend New Underwood Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Underwood Elementary - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Underwood Elementary - 02?
New Underwood Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Underwood Elementary - 02 offer ?
New Underwood Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Underwood Elementary - 02 part of?
New Underwood Elementary - 02 is part of New Underwood School District 51-3.
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