- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, WA
Cascade Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530486000733
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- 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 #3 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cascade Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530486000733 · Marysville, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students)
Cascade Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 23.9 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
- Marysville Get
Marysville Getchell High School
1,381 students
- Marysville Pil
Marysville Pilchuck High School
1,182 students
- Cedarcrest Sch
Cedarcrest School
704 students
- Marysville Mid
Marysville Middle School
656 students
- Totem Middle S 522
Totem Middle School
522 students
- This school 382
Cascade Elementary
382 students
What this shows Cascade Elementary reports 382 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,709
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 8.4%
African American 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Cascade Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Marysville School District reports $18,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | 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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Pinewood Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Shoultes Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
English Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Marysville Coop Program
Standard public school
150 students 15:1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Elementary
How many students attend Cascade Elementary?
Cascade Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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?
49.5% 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 White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Elementary?
Cascade Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Cascade Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marysville School District?
Besides Cascade Elementary, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.