Is Cascadia Elementary a good school?

Cascadia Elementary ranks 755 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cascadia Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Cascadia Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cascadia Elementary?

Students at Cascadia Elementary are 46% White, 34% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Cascadia Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cascadia Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Vista Middle School High : Ferndale High School

Cascadia Elementary

Summary:

Cascadia Elementary is a public elementary school in Ferndale, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population and a high percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, the school has faced challenges in maintaining its academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

Cascadia Elementary's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a significant Hispanic/Latino and Asian student representation. However, the school has a much higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51% to 65% in recent years. This suggests that the school serves a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to its lower academic performance. On standardized tests, Cascadia Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (39.8%) and Math (36.55%) were below the Ferndale School District and the state of Washington averages.

Cascadia Elementary's academic performance has also declined over the years, dropping from a high ranking of 213 out of 1,130 Washington elementary schools in 2018-2019 to its current ranking of 755 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. This decline is concerning, and the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and Special Education students performing significantly lower than the overall school population. To address these challenges, Cascadia Elementary may need to focus on targeted interventions and support to meet the specific needs of its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248

(360) 383-2300

District: Ferndale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
755^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,248

Students who attend Cascadia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Vista Middle School
High:	Ferndale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.2%

Hispanic:

34.0%

Asian:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cascadia Elementary ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ferndale School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.2%), Hispanic (34%), Asian (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cascadia Elementary is 13.7, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Ferndale School District. (See more...)

Compare Cascadia Elementary employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cascadia Elementary is $20,248, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Ferndale School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascadia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascadia Elementary 755^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cascadia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ferndale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale School District 150^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cascadia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2013	74.20	247^th	1106	77.7%
2015	52.97	492^nd	1067	53.9%
2016	50.72	528^th	1053	49.9%
2017	52.95	506^th	1056	52.1%
2018	51.55	510^th	1054	51.6%
2019	79.34	213^th	1130	81.2%
2021	31.10	737^th	1107	33.4%
2022	31.62	800^th	1169	31.6%
2023	30.91	814^th	1169	30.4%
2024	34.94	755^th	1168	35.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.82	173^rd	333	48.0%
2024	48.13	145^th	320	54.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	47.36	301^st	637	52.7%
2019	55.17	193^rd	566	65.9%
2021	21.98	144^th	158	8.9%
2022	36.76	298^th	478	37.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	53.60	380^th	835	54.5%
2019	84.80	55^th	979	94.4%
2021	26.14	678^th	854	20.6%
2022	31.01	760^th	1019	25.4%
2023	32.31	739^th	1013	27.0%
2024	36.28	691^st	1024	32.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	35.52	665^th	1004	33.8%
2019	65.96	357^th	1068	66.6%
2021	17.81	874^th	1008	13.3%
2022	17.49	955^th	1100	13.2%
2023	31.15	764^th	1094	30.2%
2024	29.13	792^nd	1093	27.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	66.52	327^th	999	67.3%
2019	89.62	85^th	1075	92.1%
2021	45.13	528^th	1025	48.5%
2022	49.27	530^th	1113	52.4%
2023	28.43	801^st	1099	27.1%
2024	39.66	659^th	1099	40.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	46.02	281^st	540	48.0%
2019	72.71	144^th	697	79.3%
2021	25.79	398^th	501	20.6%
2022	23.83	590^th	694	15.0%
2023	27.70	488^th	633	22.9%
2024	34.60	445^th	651	31.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cascadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	54.34	392^nd	833	52.9%
2019	81.67	156^th	1027	84.8%
2021	27.74	711^th	943	24.6%
2022	36.21	682^nd	1031	33.9%
2023	33.53	713^th	1011	29.5%
2024	36.33	667^th	1009	33.9%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cascadia Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	365	15	37	75	7	2	23	0	524
2012	362	12	39	85	8	3	30	0	539
2013	353	8	35	91	11	3	35	0	536
2014	316	1	21	105	7	2	29	0	481
2015	305	3	36	120	6	2	21	0	493
2016	292	1	30	115	7	1	24	0	470
2017	299	1	27	116	7	0	29	0	479
2018	274	3	26	109	7	0	29	0	448
2019	281	2	25	94	5	1	38	0	446
2020	267	3	24	100	5	1	36	0	436
2021	225	3	30	117	5	3	34	0	417
2022	189	6	38	131	6	4	25	0	399
2023	198	8	38	146	3	8	27	1	429

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 Cascadia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	524	n/a	n/a	40.6
2012	539	n/a	n/a	35.3
2013	536	24.8	21.6	38.2
2014	481	n/a	n/a	48.9
2015	493	30.0	16.4	55.2
2016	470	27.0	17.4	49.8
2017	479	27.5	17.3	44.3
2018	448	28.2	15.8	49.6
2019	446	28.7	15.4	49.8
2020	436	30.3	14.3	46.3
2021	417	27.6	15.1	51.3
2022	399	28.5	13.9	54.1
2023	429	31.2	13.7	65

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 Cascadia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	524	n/a	n/a	40.6
2012	539	n/a	n/a	35.3
2013	536	24.8	21.6	38.2
2014	481	n/a	n/a	48.9
2015	493	30.0	16.4	55.2
2016	470	27.0	17.4	49.8
2017	479	27.5	17.3	44.3
2018	448	28.2	15.8	49.6
2019	446	28.7	15.4	49.8
2020	436	30.3	14.3	46.3
2021	417	27.6	15.1	51.3
2022	399	28.5	13.9	54.1
2023	429	31.2	13.7	65

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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