Excellent
#95 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 7% in state
Cascade Elementary School
Elementary School · Western Dubuque Comm School District · Cascade, IA
A Western Dubuque Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
110 Harrison St SE, Cascade, IA 52033
- Math 87% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cascade Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 78% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cascade Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low143/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,833
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquin Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Dyersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 321 | Compare → |
| Epworth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| Farley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western Dubuque Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade Elementary School is listed in Western Dubuque Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade Elementary School
Cascade Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cascade, IA, part of Western Dubuque Comm School District, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Elementary School
What grades does Cascade Elementary School serve?
Cascade Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade Elementary School rank in IA?
Cascade Elementary School ranks #95 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Cascade Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cascade Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cascade Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cascade Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascade Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cascade Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Cascade Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dubuque County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (563) 663-9443
- Area population (ZIP 52033)
- 3,581
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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