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Cascade Elementary School District

321 Central Avenue West
Cascade, MT 59421
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Cascade Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Cascade Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Cascade Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
200 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cascade Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#22 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
52%
37%
60-64%
46%
60-69%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,630 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,330
$15,312
Spending / Student
$13,630
$15,401

Best Cascade Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade 6-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cascade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cascade Elementary School District?
Cascade Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Cascade Elementary School District?
Cascade Elementary School District is ranked #20 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade Elementary School District?
88% of Cascade Elementary School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School District?
Cascade Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Cascade Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,630 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10% in MT
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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