Cascade District

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Cascade, Idaho - 2 schools

An equity score of 72/100 ranks Cascade District #16 of 146 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,029 per pupil, Cascade District ranks #22 of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

206
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,029
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cascade District operates 2 public schools serving 206 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Valley County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,029 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 23.7% local, 42.8% state, and 33.5% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 72/100, ranked #16 of 146 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 107.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 92.5% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Cascade Jr/Sr High School, enrolling 112 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Cascade Jr/Sr High School accounts for 52.1% of all Cascade District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Cascade District a distant remainder — means Cascade District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Cascade District student-counselor ratio is 108:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

33.5%
Federal
42.8%
State
23.7%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
16 / 146
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Cascade District.

White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

107.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cascade District

School Enrollment
Cascade Jr/Sr High School
112
Cascade Elementary School
103

How Cascade District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Whitepine Joint School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Kootenai District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Richfield District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Cascade District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Joint School District No. 2
39,496 students · 61 schools · $9,276/pupil
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Boise Independent District
22,809 students · 51 schools · $12,892/pupil
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Bonneville Joint District
13,778 students · 26 schools · $8,756/pupil
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Nampa School District
13,398 students · 25 schools · $11,136/pupil
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Pocatello District
12,259 students · 25 schools · $9,898/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cascade District?

Cascade District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 206 students.

How much does Cascade District spend per student?

Cascade District spends $18,029 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #16 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Cascade District?

Cascade District students are 92.5% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cascade District?

Cascade District has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #16 out of 146 districts in Idaho.