Underwood Elementary School

1125 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Underwood Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Underwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#603 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Underwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Underwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Underwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Underwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Underwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
15%
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White
57%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Underwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Underwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Underwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #603 out of 2,084 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
521 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Underwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 17:1, 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-5
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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