Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #406 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
109 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cascade Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Cascade School District.
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