At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 167
137
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
39%-12pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Cascade School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Cascade, Montana. The school enrolls 137 students. It is part of the Cascade Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
137 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCascade Elem
County30013
CityCascade
ZIP59421
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300588000169
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment137
White85.6%
Hispanic / Latino8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
85.6%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.