Upward Elementary

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/upw/

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

413

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upward Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	195
Black	20
Asian	8
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
195 (47.2 %)
White
160 (38.7 %)
Black
20 (4.8 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)697-4764
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/upw/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 81