CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASCADE DISTRICT
209 SCHOOL STREET
CASCADE, ID 83611
119 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School is a public school located in the small, mountain community of Cascade, Idaho. Situated in the heart of Valley County, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing education to students in the early grades. As part of the Cascade School District, it reflects the town’s rural character, often fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction.

The school is dedicated to foundational academic growth, focusing on core subjects while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills. By leveraging its scenic location, the school often integrates its surrounding natural environment into the student experience, encouraging outdoor appreciation and community involvement. For families in Cascade, the elementary school acts as a cornerstone for academic preparation, aiming to provide a supportive transition for children as they prepare for higher grade levels within the district.
119
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    108 (90.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: CASCADE DISTRICT
Phone: (208)382-4227
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 17
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 12
Gender Ratio