- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cascades School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410738000682 · Lebanon, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 14.6:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,162 students)
Cascades School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cascades School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,162 students
- Seven Oak Midd
Seven Oak Middle School
676 students
- Riverview Scho 423
Riverview School
423 students
- Sand Ridge Cha 359
Sand Ridge Charter School
359 students
- Green Acres Sc 293
Green Acres School
293 students
- This school 262
Cascades School
262 students
What this shows Cascades School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascades School compares
Cascades School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Lebanon Community Sd 9 reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~262 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.