- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Wenatchee, WA
Cascade Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530231000317
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in East Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in East Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Eastmont School District · Washington
NCES ID 530231000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cascade Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530231000317 · East Wenatchee, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 15.4:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students)
Cascade Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascade Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastmont Senio
Eastmont Senior High
1,534 students
- Eastmont Junio
Eastmont Junior High
687 students
- Sterling Junio
Sterling Junior High School
676 students
- This school 568
Cascade Elementary
568 students
- Grant Elementa 534
Grant Elementary School
534 students
- Kenroy Element 530
Kenroy Elementary
530 students
What this shows Cascade Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Elementary compares
Cascade Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$16,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 47.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Cascade Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastmont School District reports $16,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmont Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenroy Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in East Wenatchee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Kenroy Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lee Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Clovis Point Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 17:1 students per teacher
Eastmont Academy
Alternative education program
10 students
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Elementary
How many students attend Cascade Elementary?
Cascade Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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?
51.5% of students at Cascade Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in East Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Elementary?
Cascade Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 rank among elementary schools in East Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastmont School District?
Besides Cascade Elementary, Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students), Eastmont Junior High (687 students), and Sterling Junior High School (676 students). See the Eastmont School District district page for the complete list.