Cascade School

www.cascade.k12.mt.us

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Cascade School, located at 321 Central Ave W in Cascade, Montana, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. As a public institution, it provides K-12 instruction within a rural setting, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students. The school plays a vital role in the town’s social fabric, often acting as a focal point for community engagement, extracurricular activities, and local pride.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, whether in trade schools, colleges, or the workforce. Because of its location in a smaller district, the school leverages its natural surroundings and community partnerships to provide unique learning experiences. By fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, Cascade School aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute effectively to their community and the broader state of Montana.

144

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	9
Two or More	9

White
126 (87.5%)
Hispanic
9 (6.2%)
Two or More
9 (6.2%)

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:	Cascade Elem
Phone:	(406)468-2671
Website:	http://www.cascade.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 10

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 28