Underwood Elementary School

1125 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Underwood Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
582 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Underwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#598 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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42%
37%
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53%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
23%
15%
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White
61%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underwood Elementary School's ranking?
Underwood Elementary School is ranked #598 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
582 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Underwood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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