Cascade Elementary School

2326 Venetian Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Cascade Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cascade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1895 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cascade Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
97%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cascade Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Cascade Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cascade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #1895 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cascade Elementary School often compared to?
Cascade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beecher Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
348 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cascade Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Cascade Elementary School located?
Cascade Elementary School is located in the Adams Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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