High-Suspending U.S. Public Elementary Schools

Using data from the most recent Civil Rights Data Collection (2017-2018), below is an interactive map of the high-suspending (top 20% percentile based on rate of use). Hover over one of the circles to see what public elementary schools in a zip code fell into this category. The size of the circle reflects the number of high-suspending schools in a zip code.

On the right, you can use the filter to select specific states to explore. Hold down the "SHIFT" key to move the map right/left, up/down. "SCROLL" to move in or move out of the map. 

For more information, see notes below or contact the PEDS team.

• Rates of suspension were calculated based on the reported number of single and multiple out-of-school suspensions for students with and without disabilities per 1,000 students enrolled.
• High-suspending elementary schools are those with suspension rates in the top 20th percentile of the U.S. -- i.e., those schools with suspension rates more than 39.57/1,000 students enrolled.
• Only regular public elementary schools (using the NCES definition) that had enrollments of at least 10 students were included. Alternative schools, special education schools, or schools that were in juvenile justice facilities were not included. 
• CRDC data are available at: Civil Rights Data Collection (ed.gov)