Cascade Elementary School

110 Harrison St SE
Cascade, IA 52033

www.ces.wdbqschools.org

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cascade Elementary School, located in Cascade, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Western Dubuque Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing foundational skills and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cascade community, emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and residents to create a collaborative atmosphere. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Cascade Elementary encourages student curiosity and growth, utilizing the resources of the Western Dubuque district to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. Whether through classroom instruction or community-focused initiatives, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence for all of its students.

282

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascade Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Two or More	1

White
261 (92.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.0 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Western Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)852-3335
Website:	http://www.ces.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40