Enrollment
262
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, OR
Cascades School
Federal NCES profile for Cascades School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410738000682
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascades School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascades School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascades School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lebanon, OR.
School address
District: Lebanon Community Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 410738000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascades School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascades School
Cascades School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Oregon, enrolling 262 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lebanon Community Sd 9 spends $13,729 per pupil, 24% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverview School (423 students): Cascades School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 20.1:1).
Lebanon Community Sd 9 also operates Lebanon High School (1,162 students) and Seven Oak Middle School (676 students) alongside Cascades School.
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 Cascades School compares
Cascades School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Oregon - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Cascades School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Community Sd 9, which includes Cascades School.
$13,729
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 Cascades School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seven Oak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Ridge Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascades School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview School
Standard public school
423 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Sand Ridge Charter School
Standard public school
359 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Green Acres School
Standard public school
293 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Pioneer School
Standard public school
261 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Creek School
Standard public school
252 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Lacomb School
Standard public school
228 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cascades School
How many students attend Cascades School?
Cascades School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascades School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascades School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Cascades School?
68.9% of students at Cascades School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascades School?
The largest demographic group at Cascades School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Lebanon, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascades School?
Cascades School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascades School rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascades School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lebanon, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Cascades School a good school?
Cascades School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon 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 Lebanon Community Sd 9?
Besides Cascades School, Lebanon Community Sd 9 also operates Lebanon High School (1,162 students), Seven Oak Middle School (676 students), and Riverview School (423 students). See the Lebanon Community Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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