Overview
Upward Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Flat Rock, North Carolina. The school enrolls 389 students. It is part of the Henderson County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHenderson County Schools
County37089
CityFlat Rock
ZIP28731
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370210000805
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment389
White37.0%
Hispanic / Latino52.7%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)