Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Underwood Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Underwood Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
New Underwood Elementary - 02's student population of 121 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Underwood Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Underwood Elementary - 02 is 0.24, 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
#252 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
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 #252 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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?
121 students attend New Underwood Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New Underwood Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Underwood Elementary - 02?
New Underwood Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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
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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