Underwood Elementary School in Florence, AL, ranked #278 statewide in 2023, improving from #683 in 2021 but declining from a peak of #58 in 2010, reflecting fluctuating overall performance trends among Union County NJ high schools.
In the 2023 school year, math proficiency ranged between 40–44%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55–59%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 40–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 354 students in 2020 to 352 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 9%, and 56% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a notable rise in economic need compared to earlier years.
Serving grades Pre–K through 6, Underwood Elementary had 352 students and 21 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, within the lower range observed over recent years and among the top 20% for student attention statewide.
The school maintained a graduation rate consistently higher than the state average, recording 94% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%, highlighting sustained academic retention in this Lauderdale County public school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Underwood Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building a Foundation of Excellence
School Rankings
Underwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood Elementary School's ranking?
Underwood Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Underwood Elementary School often compared to?
Underwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
343 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Underwood Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood Elementary School part of?
Underwood Elementary School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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