2009-2010 marked 10th anniversary of CES Strings program.

• Grades: Pre-K to 3rd
• Enrollment: 1,657
• White: 46%
• Black: 30%
• Hispanic: 18%
• Multi-racial: 5%
• Asian: 1%
• Free/reduced school lunch students: 59%
• Students w/disabilities: 9%
• LEP students: 7%
• Tuition students: 25%
• Total # teachers: 99
• Teachers w/ advanced degrees: 63%
• Average teaching experience: 13 years
• Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
• AYP: CES made AYP for the 2010-2011 school year

CES highlights

• Research-based reading & math programs support academic achievement
• Additional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives support systemwide focus
• Strong focus on visual arts in all grades
• Music education includes extracurricular strings program
• Media center recognized by the Department of Education as one of the best in the state
• 21st Century Classroom technology boosts student achievement
• Exceptional administrative support at all grade levels ensures consistent focus on goals and objectives
  for student success
• State-recognized volunteer program and other initiatives demonstrate strong community support