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Cascade Union Elementary School District

1645 West Mill St.
Anderson, CA 96007-3226
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,093 students in Cascade Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cascade Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
1,093 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cascade Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1233 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1267 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
34%
31%
47%
18%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
55%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,134 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,846
$19,979
Spending / Student
$17,134
$18,400

Best Cascade Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2770 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7030
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1646 West Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Anderson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cascade Union Elementary School District?
Cascade Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,093 students.
What is the rank of Cascade Union Elementary School District?
Cascade Union Elementary School District is ranked #1233 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade Union Elementary School District?
55% of Cascade Union Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cascade Union Elementary School District?
Cascade Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cascade Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,134 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,093 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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