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Peosta Elementary School vs. Cascade Elementary School

Should you attend Peosta Elementary School or Cascade 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
Peosta Elementary School
8522 Burds Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cascade Elementary School
110 Harrison St Se
Cascade, IA 52033
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Peosta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peosta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
425 students
297 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peosta 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 Cascade Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peosta Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cascade Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peosta 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 Cascade Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peosta Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and the state of Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#160 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#89 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Peosta 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 Cascade Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in IA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peosta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peosta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa 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 Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peosta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa 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 Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa 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 Peosta Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cascade Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
40
Kindergarten Students
102
42
Grade 1 Students
60
53
Grade 2 Students
55
32
Grade 3 Students
59
43
Grade 4 Students
55
44
Grade 5 Students
56
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peosta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peosta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peosta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peosta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peosta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.13
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peosta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peosta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peosta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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