- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cascade, IA
Cascade Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193135001824
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 305
- students enrolled
Cascade Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193135001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Cascade Elementary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 193135001824 · Cascade, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 14.5:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Dubuque High School (927 students)
Cascade Elementary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cascade Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Dubuqu
Western Dubuque High School
927 students
- Drexler Middle
Drexler Middle School
639 students
- Peosta Element
Peosta Elementary School
425 students
- Cascade Junior
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
392 students
- Epworth Elemen 360
Epworth Elementary School
360 students
- This school 305
Cascade Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Cascade Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Elementary School compares
Cascade Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Cascade Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Dubuque Comm School District reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dubuque High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drexler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peosta Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Epworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Cascade
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Elementary School
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cascade, IA. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Cascade Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Cascade, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Cascade Elementary School, Western Dubuque Comm School District also operates Western Dubuque High School (927 students), Drexler Middle School (639 students), and Peosta Elementary School (425 students). See the Western Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.