UPWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Upward Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henderson County Schools school district, located in Flat Rock, NC with about 425 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Upward Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Upward Elementary School, located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, is a public institution serving students in the Henderson County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Upward Elementary strives to prepare its young students for future educational success while encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their local community.
Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded experience for its student body. The faculty and staff focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Through collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Flat Rock community, Upward Elementary maintains a dedicated focus on meeting the diverse needs of its learners, ensuring each student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.
For more information, contact Upward Elementary at (828) 697-4764 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Flat Rock, NC 28731-8749
(828) 697-4764
UPWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Flat Rock, NC with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Henderson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 32.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 425 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.1%
- White
- 41.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.