Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1629 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
31%
27%
Black
20%
5%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Renton School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #1629 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cascade Elementary School often compared to?
Cascade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tiffany Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
434 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Cascade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
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