- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cascade, MD
Cascade Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001258
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 137
- students enrolled
Cascade Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Cascade Elementary held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 240066001258 · Cascade, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 17.1:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Cascade Elementary held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cascade Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 137
Cascade Elementary
137 students
What this shows Cascade Elementary reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Elementary compares
Cascade Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 1% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Maryland - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Cascade Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Elementary
How many students attend Cascade Elementary?
Cascade Elementary has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cascade, MD. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Elementary?
49.3% of students at Cascade Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Elementary is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Cascade, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Elementary?
Cascade Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Cascade Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.