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Atkinson Elementary School vs. Upward Elementary School

Should you attend Atkinson Elementary School or Upward Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Atkinson Elementary School
2510 Old Kanuga Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Upward Elementary School
45 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Upward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atkinson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Upward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
305 students
413 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkinson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Upward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkinson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Upward Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkinson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Upward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henderson County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Upward Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henderson County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#881 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#2139 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkinson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Upward Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkinson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkinson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkinson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Atkinson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Upward Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
45
57
Grade 1 Students
48
68
Grade 2 Students
51
76
Grade 3 Students
55
63
Grade 4 Students
42
64
Grade 5 Students
64
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Atkinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Upward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Upward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Upward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atkinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Upward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Upward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Upward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henderson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkinson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Upward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkinson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Upward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkinson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Upward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henderson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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