- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clayton, IN
Cascade Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180666001171
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Senior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Senior High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clayton, IN.
School address
District: Mill Creek Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180666001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Cascade Senior High School grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 180666001171 · Clayton, IN High · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 17.3:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Creek East Elementary (359 students)
Cascade Senior High School grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cascade Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cascade Senior High School
537 students
- Mill Creek Eas
Mill Creek East Elementary
359 students
- Mill Creek Wes
Mill Creek West Elementary
344 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
332 students
- Little Cadets 24
Little Cadets Preschool
24 students
What this shows Cascade Senior High School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Senior High School compares
Cascade Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Cascade Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mill Creek Community Sch Corp reports $12,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek West Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cadets Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Senior High School
How many students attend Cascade Senior High School?
Cascade Senior High School has 537 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Senior High School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Senior High School?
25.5% of students at Cascade Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Senior High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Clayton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Senior High School?
Cascade 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).
How does Cascade Senior High School rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clayton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mill Creek Community Sch Corp?
Besides Cascade Senior High School, Mill Creek Community Sch Corp also operates Mill Creek East Elementary (359 students), Mill Creek West Elementary (344 students), and Cascade Middle School (332 students). See the Mill Creek Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.