Underwood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Florence, Alabama 35633 · Lauderdale County
#241 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#21556 of 50,301 nationally
About Underwood Elementary School
Underwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Florence, in the Lauderdale County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 343 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 241st of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 343.
There are 14 schools in Florence; Underwood Elementary School ranks 4th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Underwood Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Underwood Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forest Hills School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
906 students · 3.2 km away
Harlan Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 4.6 km away
Florence High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,101 students · 5.1 km away
Florence Freshman Center
Florence · Public other · Grades 9–9
325 students · 5.1 km away
Hibbett Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students · 5.7 km away
Wilson High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 7–12
585 students · 6.4 km away
Wilson Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
552 students · 6.4 km away
Florence Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students · 7.2 km away
Kilby Laboratory School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students · 7.4 km away
Weeden Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
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343 students
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343 students
Carlisle Elementary School
Boaz · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
FaucettVestavia Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
343 students
Evergreen Elementary School
Evergreen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
WA Threadgill Primary School
Sheffield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
344 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Underwood Elementary School a good school?
Underwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #241 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Underwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Underwood Elementary School ranks #241 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #21556 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School had 343 students in 2025.
Is Underwood Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Underwood Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Underwood Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Underwood Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.