- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cascade, IA
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Junior-Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193135001825
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Junior-Senior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 392
- students enrolled
Cascade Junior-Senior High 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 193135001825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Cascade Junior-Senior High School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 193135001825 · Cascade, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 13.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Dubuque High School (927 students)
Cascade Junior-Senior High School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cascade Junior-Senior High 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
- This school
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
392 students
- Epworth Elemen 360
Epworth Elementary School
360 students
- Dyersville Ele 322
Dyersville Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Cascade Junior-Senior High School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Junior-Senior High School compares
Cascade Junior-Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Cascade Junior-Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Junior-Senior High 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Epworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dyersville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Junior-Senior High 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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Junior-Senior High School
How many students attend Cascade Junior-Senior High School?
Cascade Junior-Senior High School has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cascade, IA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Junior-Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Junior-Senior High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Junior-Senior High School?
24.1% of students at Cascade Junior-Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Junior-Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Junior-Senior High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Cascade, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Junior-Senior High School?
Cascade Junior-Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Junior-Senior High 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.