- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renton, WA
Cascade Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723001067
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cascade Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530723001067 · Renton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15.5:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Cascade Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascade Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 434
Cascade Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Cascade Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Elementary School compares
Cascade Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 20.1%
Asian 17.3%
White 16.9%
Two or More 11.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.1, Cascade Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Renton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kennydale Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sartori Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Renton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Elementary School
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
50.8% of students at Cascade Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.9% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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).
How does Cascade Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Cascade Elementary School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.