Upward Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731 · Henderson County Schools
#992 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#42269 of 50,301 nationally
About Upward Elementary
Upward Elementary is a public elementary located in Flat Rock, in the Henderson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 992nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 2 schools in Flat Rock; Upward Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 Upward Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Upward Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henderson County Early College
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–13
197 students · 2.7 km away
East Henderson High
East Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 2.7 km away
Hillandale Elementary
East Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 4.0 km away
Flat Rock Middle
East Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students · 4.3 km away
The Mountain Community Sch
Hendersonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students · 4.8 km away
Sugarloaf Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 4.9 km away
Dana Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 5.2 km away
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 6.8 km away
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students · 7.0 km away
Hendersonville Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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389 students
Johnson Street Global Studies
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389 students
Huntsville Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Ash · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Glenwood Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Upward Elementary a good school?
Upward Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 24.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #992 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Upward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Upward Elementary ranks #992 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #42269 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Upward Elementary?
Upward Elementary had 389 students in 2025.
Is Upward Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Upward Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Upward Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Upward Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.