Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
39%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #1235 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
405 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cascade Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Marysville School District.
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