At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468
Cascade Elementary School: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Cascade Elementary School
Cascade Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Kennewick. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Kennewick School District. NCES reports 509 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.8%). English learners represent 19.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cascade Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.57
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.45
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.9%
- Hispanic43.8%
- Black1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kennewick School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sage Crest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Cottonwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
474 reported students
Ridge View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
Eastgate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
427 reported students
Westgate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Public schools near Cascade Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon View Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 347 | 1.2 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 405 | 1.2 mi |
| Eastgate Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 468 | 2.1 mi |
| Southgate Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | KG–05 | 416 | 2.3 mi |
| Amistad Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 878 | 2.5 mi |
| Westgate Elementary School Elementary · Kennewick School District | PK–05 | 426 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Elementary School
What grades does Cascade Elementary School serve?
Cascade Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kennewick School District.
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 509 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cascade Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cascade Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kennewick School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cascade Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cascade Elementary School in?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Kennewick School District, based in Kennewick, WA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cascade Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Canyon View Elementary School (1.2 mi), Washington Elementary School (1.2 mi), Eastgate Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.