Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Cascade Elementary School often compared to?
Cascade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
279 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cascade Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Western Dubuque Comm School District.
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