Enrollment
481
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascade View Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascade View Elementary
Cascade View Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tukwila, Washington, enrolling 481 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 80.5% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tukwila School District also operates Foster Senior High School (910 students) and Showalter Middle School (651 students) alongside Cascade View Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cascade View Elementary compares
Cascade View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tukwila School District, which includes Cascade View Elementary.
$22,111
Per student
+13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 53.1%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cascade View Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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