- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tukwila, WA
Cascade View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cascade View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530813002032
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade View Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Tukwila · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade View Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade View Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tukwila, WA.
School address
District: Tukwila School District · Washington
NCES ID 530813002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Cascade View Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 530813002032 · Tukwila, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 17.2:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Foster Senior High School (910 students)
Cascade View Elementary grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascade View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foster Senior
Foster Senior High School
910 students
- Showalter Midd
Showalter Middle School
651 students
- This school
Cascade View Elementary
481 students
- Tukwila Elemen
Tukwila Elementary
458 students
- Thorndyke Elem
Thorndyke Elementary
386 students
What this shows Cascade View Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade View Elementary compares
Cascade View Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 79% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$22,639
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 29.2%
African American 19.6%
White 11.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Cascade View Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tukwila School District reports $22,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Showalter Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tukwila Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorndyke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade View Elementary
How many students attend Cascade View Elementary?
Cascade View Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tukwila, WA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade View Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 View Elementary?
80.5% of students at Cascade View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cascade View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment, in Tukwila, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade View Elementary?
Cascade View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 View Elementary rank among public schools in Tukwila?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade View Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tukwila, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tukwila on the city page.
What other schools are in Tukwila School District?
Besides Cascade View Elementary, Tukwila School District also operates Foster Senior High School (910 students), Showalter Middle School (651 students), and Tukwila Elementary (458 students). See the Tukwila School District district page for the complete list.