CES Compared to National Averages

The following statistics are drawn from a 2001 survey of 41 CES schools across the country. Fuller information regarding the survey and these statistics can be found in Principles at Work - 2001.

CES Students Enroll in College at Higher Rates

CES Students

National Average

84% enter college

63% attend college

82% of African American graduates enter college

59% of African American graduates enter college

87% of Latino graduates enter college

42% of Latino graduates enter college

82% of White graduates enter college

66% of White graduates enter college

CES Students Engage in a Rigorous Course of Study

Enrollment in 8th grade Algebra is a key indicator of likely attendance in college.

39% of CES students are enrolled in algebra in 8th grade

25% of students nationally are enrolled in algebra in 8th grade

CES Schools are Small

Numerous studies have linked student success and engagement in school with small school size. CES is leading the nation in creating or re-designing schools to be smaller, safer, more personalized learning environments.

CES high schools average 388 students

Average high school serves 786 students

CES Schools are Safe

CES schools report 3.2 instances of crime annually per 1000 students

Typical high schools report 10 instances of crime annually per 1000 students

CES Students Perform Well on Standardized Tests

Tests and results vary across the country, but here is just one example of a CES school working against the odds. Silver Street Elementary, an urban school in Marion, Ohio, serves approximately 250 students, 73% of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch. For years, Silver Street Students consistently scored in the bottom tier of schools in Marion. Since 1998, however, when Silver Street started working with CES, scores have risen, placing Silver Street among the top schools in the district


Page last updated: May 15, 2002