Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #274 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cascade Elementary School often compared to?
Cascade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Elementary School, Eakin Elementary School, Thomas Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
663 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cascade Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.
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