- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreline, WA
Cascade K-8 Community School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade K-8 Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530792003116
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade K-8 Community School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade K-8 Community School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade K-8 Community School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Cascade K-8 Community School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530792003116 · Shoreline, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 16.4:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorecrest High School (1,565 students)
Cascade K-8 Community School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascade K-8 Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shorecrest Hig
Shorecrest High School
1,565 students
- Shorewood High
Shorewood High School
1,544 students
- Albert Einstei
Albert Einstein Middle School
1,032 students
- Kellogg Middle
Kellogg Middle School
991 students
- Meridian Park 589
Meridian Park Elementary School
589 students
- This school 197
Cascade K-8 Community School
197 students
What this shows Cascade K-8 Community School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade K-8 Community School compares
Cascade K-8 Community School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Two or More 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Cascade K-8 Community School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoreline School District reports $17,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade K-8 Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorecrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shorewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade K-8 Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Shoreline
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian Park Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 19:1 students per teacher
Briarcrest Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Echo Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade K-8 Community School
How many students attend Cascade K-8 Community School?
Cascade K-8 Community School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreline, WA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade K-8 Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade K-8 Community School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 K-8 Community School?
12.0% of students at Cascade K-8 Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade K-8 Community School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade K-8 Community School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Shoreline, 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 K-8 Community School?
Cascade K-8 Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
How does Cascade K-8 Community School rank among elementary schools in Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade K-8 Community School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, 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 Shoreline on the city page.
What other schools are in Shoreline School District?
Besides Cascade K-8 Community School, Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 students), Shorewood High School (1,544 students), and Albert Einstein Middle School (1,032 students). See the Shoreline School District district page for the complete list.