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Cascade Elementary School

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Cascade Elementary School ranks 633 rd of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

633^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Cascade Elementary School is a K–5 school serving 434 students in Renton’s diverse and economically varied southeast area. The school is part of the Renton School District and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. In 2025–26, Cascade ranked 633rd of 1,138 Washington schools, placing it in the 44th percentile and roughly in the middle of the statewide comparison. Its recent direction is encouraging: the school rose from the 23rd percentile the previous year, after spending most earlier years in the mid-to-high teens.

Academic improvement was broad. Proficiency increased by 6.97 percentage points in English language arts, 8.34 points in math, and 11.47 points in science. Cascade’s results are nearly identical to Renton School District averages, though they remain below Washington averages in ELA and science. Grade-level results show a clear pattern: third-grade ELA is a concern at 33.82%, while fourth- and fifth-grade ELA rise to 52.54% and 55.93%, exceeding district and state results. Fifth-grade math is also a relative bright spot, slightly above both district and state rates. Continued attention to third-grade literacy, third- and fourth-grade math, and English Language Learner outcomes would help make performance more consistent.

Cascade ranks close to Benson Hill Elementary School, ahead of Renton Park Elementary School and Impact | Black River Elementary, but below stronger nearby schools such as Maplewood Heights Elementary School, Sartori Elementary School, and Talbot Hill Elementary School. Cascade serves a relatively high-need population, with 63.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while its spending of $22,206 per student is competitive locally. Overall, the school’s strongest story is significant recent momentum, with important opportunities to sustain gains and strengthen earlier-grade performance.

434

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,206

Per pupil spending ?

63.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16022 116th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058-5245

(425) 204-3350

District: Renton School District

Students who attend Cascade Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Nelsen Middle School
High:	Lindbergh Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

30.9%

African American:

20.0%

Asian:

17.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Washington avg48%

633^rd of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 17% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 16Elementary Schools in the Renton School District

114^th of 238Renton School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	43.2	633 of 1138	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.2	898 of 1160	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.4	778 of 1168	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.9	937 of 1169	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.8	970 of 1169	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.3	929 of 1107	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.8	945 of 1130	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.6	824 of 1054	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.6	910 of 1056	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.1	876 of 1053	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	22.7	876 of 1067	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.7	671 of 1106	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.6	752 of 1097	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	33.1	805 of 1092	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.3	816 of 1088	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.8	836 of 1072	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	31.7	787 of 1067	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	30.6	791 of 1069	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	29.9	801 of 1051	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	32.8	739 of 1031	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	43.5	598 of 1026	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	44 of 82	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.8	59 of 71	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.6	50 of 66	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.5	71 of 108	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.6	63 of 110	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	38 of 103	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.9	111 of 189	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.3	112 of 163	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.5	133 of 170	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.5	177 of 201	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.5	162 of 169	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	28.5	244 of 326	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	53.6	112 of 303	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	89 of 320	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	43.8	122 of 254	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	69 of 213	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	16.8	241 of 248	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	38.0	207 of 333	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	49.2	531 of 1020	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.5	803 of 1092	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.8	540 of 1093	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.3	780 of 1094	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.7	814 of 1100	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.0	806 of 1008	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.5	860 of 1068	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.8	725 of 1004	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	187 of 649	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	29.2	509 of 659	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.0	348 of 651	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.8	288 of 633	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.5	484 of 694	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.3	634 of 697	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	31.1	395 of 540	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	271 of 1008	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	37.1	678 of 1013	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	609 of 1024	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.8	771 of 1013	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	837 of 1019	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.3	832 of 979	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.3	674 of 835	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	43.1	617 of 1059	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.1	886 of 1098	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.0	957 of 1099	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.6	1000 of 1099	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.0	1026 of 1113	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.5	948 of 1025	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.6	958 of 1075	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	856 of 999	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	45.1	122 of 212	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	50.7	162 of 339	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.5	326 of 478	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.7	502 of 566	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.1	369 of 637	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	33.8	691 of 1007	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.2	734 of 1009	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.5	769 of 1011	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.7	650 of 1031	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.3	712 of 1027	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.4	659 of 833	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+29 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile+27 vs school

Asian (2026)63rd percentile+19 vs school

Special Education (2024)52nd percentile+19 vs school

Female (2026)48th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2026)46th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2018)42nd percentile+21 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile+9 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)25th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts47%-6 vs state

Science46%-5 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cascade Elementary School	Public	K-5	16022 116th Ave SE	Renton	98058	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-3350	434	28	15.6	63.8%	73 (16.8%)	87 (20.0%)	134 (30.9%)	75 (17.3%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.1%)	51 (11.8%)	43.2	633^rd of 1138 public elementary schools	44.4%		25.2	898^th of 1160 public elementary schools	22.6%	265	45.8	45.8	33.8	52.5	55.9	46.8	39.7	44.1	44.8	42.7	88.4	91.3	94.2	94.2	94.2	89.9	94.2	89.9	89.9	89.9	$22,206	$2,484	$19,723
Tiffany Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1601 Lake Youngs Way SE	Renton	98058	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-4850	379	27	14.1	62.0%	96 (25.3%)	41 (10.8%)	97 (25.6%)	107 (28.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.8%)	52.4	514^th of 1138 public elementary schools	54.8%		36.5	722^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	37.8%	208	47.7	47.7	41.8	44.8	52.3	45.9	61.8	53.5	43.2	53.5	90.6	92.5	94.3	94.3	94.3	92.5	96.2	94.3	92.5	92.5	$23,640	$2,193	$21,448
Impact \| Black River Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	16950 116th Ave SE	Renton	98058	King County	Impact \| Black River Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 712-7640	209	13	15.8	62.7%	26 (12.4%)	62 (29.7%)	61 (29.2%)	20 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	37 (17.7%)	17.3	944^th of 1138 public elementary schools	17.0%					(n/a)			34.5	23.7		28.4	37.9	29.0		32.8	85.3	86.8	86.8	86.8	86.8	88.2	91.2	86.8	88.2	88.2	$25,788	$798	$24,990
Renton Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	16828 128th Ave SE	Renton	98058	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-2950	393	25	15.4	65.1%	95 (24.2%)	62 (15.8%)	135 (34.4%)	50 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (12.2%)	19.3	917^th of 1138 public elementary schools	19.4%		18.9	980^th of 1160 public elementary schools	15.5%	63	20.8	20.8	34.5	33.9	24.1	31.0	36.8	45.0	13.2	32.4	85.7	92.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	91.1	96.4	89.3	91.1	91.1	$22,242	$2,598	$19,644
Talbot Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	2300 Talbot Rd S	Renton	98055	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-4900	445	27	16.4	49.0%	77 (17.3%)	56 (12.6%)	131 (29.4%)	110 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	55 (12.4%)	66.3	353^rd of 1138 public elementary schools	69.0%		55	494^th of 1160 public elementary schools	57.4%	141	47.3	47.3	51.4	55.4	53.3	53.5	72.2	66.3	50.7	63.0	86.8	86.8	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	89.7	92.7	91.2	91.2	$20,787	$1,369	$19,418
Benson Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	18665 116th Ave SE	Renton	98058	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 204-3300	477	30	15.6	50.1%	61 (12.8%)	71 (14.9%)	112 (23.5%)	164 (34.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	60 (12.6%)	43.1	635^th of 1138 public elementary schools	44.2%		35.8	731^st of 1160 public elementary schools	37.0%	96	44.6	44.6	52.0	31.3	42.9	42.6	62.3	40.6	33.9	47.2	85.1	91.9	93.2	93.2	93.2	91.9	96.0	90.5	91.9	91.9	$19,896	$1,280	$18,617
Carriage Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18235 140th Ave SE	Renton	98058	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7597	324	19	17.3	32.7%	96 (29.6%)	23 (7.1%)	64 (19.8%)	98 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	40 (12.3%)	53	506^th of 1138 public elementary schools	55.5%		51.6	542^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	53.3%	36	62.9	62.9	23.9	48.2	62.9	46.9	39.1	42.6	56.5	46.9	81.1	84.9	84.9	84.9	84.9	83.0	92.5	83.0	83.0	83.0	$21,767	$985	$20,782
Fairwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16600 148th Ave SE	Renton	98058	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7491	355	20	17.9	41.4%	113 (31.8%)	62 (17.5%)	83 (23.4%)	47 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	43 (12.1%)	49.7	550^th of 1138 public elementary schools	51.7%		34.6	754^th of 1160 public elementary schools	35.0%	204	50.0	50.0	43.9	55.0	44.6	47.1	54.4	61.5	33.9	48.7	93.8	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	100.0	96.9	95.3	95.3	$21,279	$771	$20,508
Glenridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19405 120th Ave SE	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7494	298	21	13.9	52.3%	55 (18.5%)	36 (12.1%)	44 (14.8%)	128 (43.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	30 (10.1%)	47.3	582^nd of 1138 public elementary schools	48.9%		43.7	628^th of 1160 public elementary schools	45.9%	46	52.6	52.6	45.7	34.0	56.1	45.8	56.8	34.0	47.4	45.7	85.7	88.1	85.7	85.7	85.7	88.1	95.2	88.1	88.1	88.1	$23,887	$1,753	$22,134
Sartori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	332 Park Ave N	Renton	98057	King County	Renton School District	No	Yes	No	No	(425) 204-4500	510	29	17.3	28.4%	130 (25.5%)	58 (11.4%)	83 (16.3%)	151 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	86 (16.9%)	87	155^th of 1138 public elementary schools	86.4%		87.8	132^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	88.6%	23	74.7	74.7	53.7	76.8	70.7	67.1	68.3	82.9	70.7	74.0	96.3	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	98.8	96.3	97.5	98.8	98.8	$19,836	$946	$18,890

Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade Elementary School

What district is Cascade Elementary School in?

Renton School District

What schools do graduates of Cascade Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cascade Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nelsen Middle School
High : Lindbergh Senior High School

Is Cascade Elementary School a good school?

Cascade Elementary School ranks 633^rd of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 434 students attended Cascade Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cascade Elementary School?

Students at Cascade Elementary School are 31% Hispanic, 20% African American, 17% Asian, 17% White, 12% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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