Below Average
#362 of 381 private schools in WA
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary
Elementary School · Puyallup, WA
A private elementary school in Puyallup, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
15502 96TH ST E, Puyallup, WA 98372
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,272/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,316
Median home value
$570,100
Median rent
$1,745/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Maple Lawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Shaw Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Northwest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 154 | 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.
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary is listed in Puyallup, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary is a private elementary school in Puyallup, WA, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary
What grades does Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary serve?
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary?
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary rank in WA?
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary ranks #362 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary a private school?
Yes, Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary a religious school?
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 841-1776
- Area population (ZIP 98372)
- 26,662
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 98372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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