Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
185 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Underwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Underwood Elementary School part of?
Underwood Elementary School is part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7.
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