Cascade Elementary

Summary:

Cascade Elementary is a public elementary school in Wartrace, Tennessee, serving 675 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bedford County School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics, and offers a diverse student population with strong outcomes for Hispanic and low-income students.

Cascade Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in mathematics (63.3%), English language arts (49.1%), and science (47.2%) that significantly exceed the Bedford County and Tennessee state averages. The school's mathematics proficiency has remained above 50% for the past three years, compared to the district and state averages below 45%. Cascade Elementary's Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups also outperform their peers statewide, ranking among the top 25% and top 5% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively.

Cascade Elementary's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests a strong educational program and effective teaching practices. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students compared to surrounding schools like Community Elementary School and Liberty Elementary, is also noteworthy. Cascade Elementary's success offers valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration to improve educational outcomes across the Bedford County district and the broader region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2998 Fairfield PIKE
       Wartrace, TN  37183


(931) 389-0031

District: Bedford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cascade Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cascade Middle School
High:    Cascade High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details Cascade Elementary ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascade Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Elementary 220th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Cascade Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Bedford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County 93rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cascade Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 81.38 136th 809 83.2%
2011 93.11 57th 818 93.0%
2012 77.39 174th 820 78.8%
2013 76.29 179th 846 78.8%
2014 74.43 151st 853 82.3%
2015 83.72 109th 855 87.3%
2017 52.38 280th 646 56.7%
2018 66.14 254th 997 74.5%
2019 73.81 197th 985 80.0%
2021 75.58 168th 983 82.9%
2022 71.93 209th 1000 79.1%
2023 65.36 293rd 1020 71.3%
2024 72.00 220th 1018 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.85 8th 395 98.0%
2021 39.57 202nd 369 45.3%
2022 29.63 320th 447 28.4%
2023 45.20 246th 528 53.4%
2024 54.25 185th 582 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 188th 877 78.6%
2019 66.03 170th 821 79.3%
2021 63.53 192nd 823 76.7%
2022 63.17 223rd 858 74.0%
2023 63.41 241st 865 72.1%
2024 87.62 36th 853 95.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.51 163rd 926 82.4%
2021 75.43 158th 945 83.3%
2022 66.09 248th 975 74.6%
2023 64.25 286th 989 71.1%
2024 76.83 163rd 990 83.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.97 228th 916 75.1%
2021 71.79 190th 941 79.8%
2022 74.08 177th 980 81.9%
2023 62.57 302nd 987 69.4%
2024 62.97 291st 991 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 161st 319 49.5%
2021 63.80 75th 324 76.9%
2022 60.25 112th 363 69.1%
2024 93.25 23rd 415 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cascade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.92 267th 841 68.3%
2019 66.90 203rd 812 75.0%
2021 72.36 168th 844 80.1%
2022 65.06 218th 844 74.2%
2023 53.91 327th 852 61.6%
2024 62.17 259th 847 69.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cascade Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1999 456 17 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 475 475
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 571 571
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 634 634
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 656 656
2006 624 15 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 620 18 19 22 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2008 618 18 9 20 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 608 20 12 25 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2010 571 30 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2011 516 15 8 29 2 0 26 0 596
2012 550 17 5 31 4 0 19 0 626
2013 556 10 4 38 3 0 23 0 634
2014 556 11 2 35 4 0 21 0 629
2015 507 10 2 32 2 0 19 0 572
2016 516 13 3 33 2 0 21 0 588
2017 501 8 4 33 1 0 16 0 563
2018 487 12 5 44 0 0 19 0 567
2019 481 10 4 42 0 0 32 0 569
2020 530 7 5 47 0 0 33 0 622
2021 499 7 3 44 0 0 27 0 580
2022 535 14 6 48 0 0 23 0 626
2023 562 15 4 59 0 3 32 0 675

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 478 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 475 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 571 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 627 n/a n/a n/a
2003 627 n/a n/a n/a
2004 634 n/a n/a n/a
2005 656 n/a n/a n/a
2006 665 34.8 19.1 n/a
2007 679 39.6 17.1 33.9
2008 665 39.8 16.7 37.3
2009 665 44.9 14.8 38.3
2010 639 43.4 14.7 45.5
2011 596 43.4 13.7 45.5
2012 626 41.2 15.1 50.5
2013 634 40.1 15.8 53.2
2014 629 41.2 15.2 53.3
2015 572 37.0 15.4 60.5
2016 588 36.0 16.3 53.7
2017 563 37.0 15.2 n/a
2018 567 36.0 15.7 n/a
2019 569 37.0 15.3 n/a
2020 622 33.0 18.8 n/a
2021 580 36.8 15.7 n/a
2022 626 34.7 18.0 n/a
2023 675 38.3 17.6 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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 478 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 475 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 571 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 627 n/a n/a n/a
2003 627 n/a n/a n/a
2004 634 n/a n/a n/a
2005 656 n/a n/a n/a
2006 665 34.8 19.1 n/a
2007 679 39.6 17.1 33.9
2008 665 39.8 16.7 37.3
2009 665 44.9 14.8 38.3
2010 639 43.4 14.7 45.5
2011 596 43.4 13.7 45.5
2012 626 41.2 15.1 50.5
2013 634 40.1 15.8 53.2
2014 629 41.2 15.2 53.3
2015 572 37.0 15.4 60.5
2016 588 36.0 16.3 53.7
2017 563 37.0 15.2 n/a
2018 567 36.0 15.7 n/a
2019 569 37.0 15.3 n/a
2020 622 33.0 18.8 n/a
2021 580 36.8 15.7 n/a
2022 626 34.7 18.0 n/a
2023 675 38.3 17.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cascade Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (4.6%) $7,587 (87.2%) $8,697
2020 $374 (4.6%) $7,070 (86.7%) $8,154
2021 $888 (9.6%) $7,682 (83.0%) $9,254
2022 $942 (10.1%) $7,631 (81.7%) $9,343
2023 $1,082 (11.3%) $7,653 (79.6%) $9,611

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascade Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 293rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cascade Elementary)56.650
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)38.534.2
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Elementary)47.554.5
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)30.836.8
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Elementary)61.950.4
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)31.437.4
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Elementary)39.348.7
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)2234.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Elementary)63.653.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)33.334
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Elementary)35.444.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)25.729.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Cascade Elementary)60.651.2
 9.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bedford County)30.731.6
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cascade Elementary)40.849.4
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bedford County)24.928.9
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569675
 18.6%
African American1015
 50%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic4259
 40.5%
Pacific Islander03
White481562
 16.8%
Two or More Races3232


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Students who attend Cascade Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cascade Middle School
High : Cascade High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Cascade Elementary.

Cascade Elementary ranks 220th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cascade Elementary are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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