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Cascade School

Summary:

Cascade School is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 146 students in Cascade, MT. The school is part of the Cascade Elementary District, which is ranked 31 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cascade School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for mathematics, reading, and science on the Montana state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 45.71% in mathematics, 54.29% in reading, and 53.85% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority (85.62%) identifying as White, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Fort Shaw Elementary School and Ulm School. Cascade School also has a low student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which is lower than the nearby Cascade Colony School, which has an exceptionally high ratio of 32 students per teacher.

Cascade School's consistent academic performance, as evidenced by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students. However, the school's relatively homogeneous student population and fluctuating SchoolDigger ratings over the years warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to the school's performance and the potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 321 Central Ave W
       Cascade, MT  59421

(406) 468-2671

District: Cascade Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,513 Help


Students who attend Cascade School usually attend:

Middle:    Cascade 6-8
High:    Cascade High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  146

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cascade School ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cascade School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cascade School is $10,513.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cascade School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cascade Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Elementary 31st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cascade School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.74 196th 217 9.7%
2005 32.12 173rd 218 20.6%
2006 53.43 125th 234 46.6%
2007 67.10 68th 230 70.4%
2008 69.91 53rd 194 72.7%
2009 54.81 105th 190 44.7%
2010 45.61 164th 241 32.0%
2011 44.33 165th 247 33.2%
2012 66.94 68th 244 72.1%
2013 64.84 74th 246 69.9%
2015 88.22 28th 287 90.2%
2016 48.17 102nd 191 46.6%
2021 85.55 60th 356 83.1%
2022 83.19 68th 329 79.3%
2023 76.75 81st 332 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cascade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 213 213
1991 160 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 172 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 175
1993 184 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 190 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 195
1995 184 0 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 184 0 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 179 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 193 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 198
1999 179 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 185
2000 173 1 2 1 8 n/a n/a 0 185
2001 186 1 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 139 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2003 139 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2004 128 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
2005 163 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2006 156 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 151 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2008 142 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 148
2009 131 1 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 139
2010 132 0 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 142
2011 141 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 149
2012 123 0 0 4 6 0 1 0 134
2013 130 0 0 3 6 0 2 0 141
2014 125 0 2 4 6 0 5 0 142
2015 127 0 1 3 4 0 1 0 136
2016 137 0 0 2 4 0 3 0 146
2017 145 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 151
2018 140 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 148
2019 142 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 152
2020 145 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 156
2021 126 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 138
2022 108 0 0 7 1 0 5 0 121
2023 125 0 0 12 2 0 7 0 146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cascade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 213 12.3 17.3 15.5
1991 161 7.9 20.3 19.9
1992 175 8.4 20.8 18.9
1993 191 10.4 18.4 16.8
1994 195 12.0 16.3 25.1
1995 193 12.8 15.1 23.8
1996 193 12.8 15.1 23.8
1997 182 12.7 14.3 22
1998 198 12.9 15.3 57.6
1999 185 12.5 14.8 28.1
2000 185 12.8 14.5 30.8
2001 200 14.7 13.6 29.5
2002 144 9.7 14.8 40.3
2003 144 9.7 14.8 40.3
2004 133 8.9 14.9 49.6
2005 170 11.2 15.2 50.6
2006 164 12.0 13.7 45.7
2007 159 12.8 12.4 45.3
2008 148 12.1 12.2 40.5
2009 139 10.8 12.9 43.2
2010 142 9.6 14.6 54.9
2011 149 10.6 14.0 48.3
2012 134 9.6 13.8 54.5
2013 141 9.7 14.4 34
2014 142 10.2 13.8 46.5
2015 136 10.0 13.6 39
2016 146 12.0 12.1 38.4
2017 151 11.3 13.3 35.1
2018 148 11.1 13.2 38.5
2019 152 11.7 12.9 39.5
2020 156 10.4 14.9 42.9
2021 138 10.7 12.8 n/a
2022 121 9.7 12.3 n/a
2023 146 9.9 14.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cascade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 213 12.3 17.3 15.5
1991 161 7.9 20.3 19.9
1992 175 8.4 20.8 18.9
1993 191 10.4 18.4 16.8
1994 195 12.0 16.3 25.1
1995 193 12.8 15.1 23.8
1996 193 12.8 15.1 23.8
1997 182 12.7 14.3 22
1998 198 12.9 15.3 57.6
1999 185 12.5 14.8 28.1
2000 185 12.8 14.5 30.8
2001 200 14.7 13.6 29.5
2002 144 9.7 14.8 40.3
2003 144 9.7 14.8 40.3
2004 133 8.9 14.9 49.6
2005 170 11.2 15.2 50.6
2006 164 12.0 13.7 45.7
2007 159 12.8 12.4 45.3
2008 148 12.1 12.2 40.5
2009 139 10.8 12.9 43.2
2010 142 9.6 14.6 54.9
2011 149 10.6 14.0 48.3
2012 134 9.6 13.8 54.5
2013 141 9.7 14.4 34
2014 142 10.2 13.8 46.5
2015 136 10.0 13.6 39
2016 146 12.0 12.1 38.4
2017 151 11.3 13.3 35.1
2018 148 11.1 13.2 38.5
2019 152 11.7 12.9 39.5
2020 156 10.4 14.9 42.9
2021 138 10.7 12.8 n/a
2022 121 9.7 12.3 n/a
2023 146 9.9 14.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cascade School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $12,311
2022 $14,030
2023 $10,513

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascade School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students152146
 3.9%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White142125
 12%
Two or More Races27
 250%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade School

Cascade School ranks 81st of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cascade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cascade 6-8
High : Cascade High School

Students at Cascade School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 146 students attended Cascade School.


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