MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM., EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 83 31.68
2ND 47 17.94
3RD 42 16.03
4TH 39 14.89
5TH 51 19.47

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 125 49.02
Girl 130 50.98

Frequency Missing = 9

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 219 83.27
FATHER 25 9.51
STEPMOTHER 6 2.28
STEPFATHER 1 0.38
GRANDMOTHER 6 2.28
GRANDFATHER 1 0.38
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.38
UNRELATED 4 1.52

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 22 8.40
1 109 41.60
2 129 49.24
3 OR MORE 2 0.76

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 74 28.14
5 - 10 YRS 47 17.87
11 - 15 YRS 24 9.13
OVER 15 YRS 118 44.87

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 58 21.97
2 HRS 125 47.35
3 HRS 60 22.73
4 HRS 16 6.06
5 HRS 4 1.52
6 + HRS 1 0.38
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 42 15.97
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 172 65.40
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 36 13.69
OTHER 13 4.94

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 257 98.09
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.38
HISPANIC 3 1.15
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 46 17.56
2 121 46.18
3 64 24.43
4 22 8.40
5 8 3.05
7 OR MORE 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 254 96.21
YES 10 3.79
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 254 96.21
YES 10 3.79
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 205 77.65
YES 59 22.35
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 245 92.80
YES 19 7.20
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 56 21.21
30 - 39 128 48.48
40 - 49 61 23.11
50 - 59 15 5.68
60 OR OVER 4 1.52
 
What one thing is likely to take the
largest share of your child's time
in the year after high school?
prt12 Frequency Percent
WORKING FULLTIME 40 16.60
2 YR COLL/TECH 38 15.77
4 YR COLLEGE 144 59.75
OTHER 19 7.88

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.76
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 19 7.22
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 115 43.73
SOME COLLEGE 79 30.04
COLLEGE GRADUATE 30 11.41
GRADUATE SCHOOL 18 6.84

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 30 11.90
10,000 - 19,999 49 19.44
20,000 - 29,999 44 17.46
30,000 - 39,999 42 16.67
40,000 - 49,999 23 9.13
50,000 - 59,999 28 11.11
60,000 - 69,999 18 7.14
OVER $70,000 18 7.14

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 75 29.53
HALF A & B 63 24.80
MOSTLY B 17 6.69
HALF B & C 28 11.02
MOSTLY C 6 2.36
HALF C & D 7 2.76
MOSTLY D 1 0.39
BELOW D 2 0.79
GRADE NOT GIVEN 55 21.65

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Would you say that public schools
in this community have improved from,
say, five years ago, gotten worse,
or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 147 58.10
GOTTEN WORSE 26 10.28
STAYED THE SAME 80 31.62

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 21 8.11
DOESNT DO IT 3 1.16
1/2 HR OR LESS 118 45.56
1 HR 95 36.68
2 HRS 20 7.72
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 0.77

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 3.85
ONCE/TWICE 94 36.15
3-5 TIMES 86 33.08
5-10 TIMES 40 15.38
11+ TIMES 30 11.54

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 11.97
ONCE/TWICE 200 77.22
3-5 TIMES 23 8.88
5-10 TIMES 2 0.77
11+ TIMES 3 1.16

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 13.57
ONCE/TWICE 153 59.30
3-5 TIMES 61 23.64
5-10 TIMES 7 2.71
11+ TIMES 2 0.78

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 11.88
ONCE/TWICE 113 43.30
3-5 TIMES 62 23.75
5-10 TIMES 25 9.58
11+ TIMES 30 11.49

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 161 61.69
ONCE/TWICE 57 21.84
3-5 TIMES 26 9.96
5-10 TIMES 8 3.07
11+ TIMES 9 3.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 200 76.63
ONCE/TWICE 42 16.09
3-5 TIMES 12 4.60
5-10 TIMES 3 1.15
11+ TIMES 4 1.53

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Students are often given the
grades A, B, C, D, and F to
denote the quality of their
work. If the public schools
in this community were graded
the same way, what grade would
you give them--A, B, C,D, or F?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 37 14.18
B 100 38.31
C 70 26.82
D 32 12.26
F 4 1.53
DONT KNOW 18 6.90

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How about the public schools
in the nation as a whole? What
grade would you give public
schools nationally--A, B, C,
D, or F?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 9 3.46
B 49 18.85
C 107 41.15
D 29 11.15
F 5 1.92
DONT KNOW 61 23.46

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 33 12.69
YES 227 87.31

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 92 35.52
YES 167 64.48

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 65 24.90
YES 196 75.10

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 31 11.88
YES 230 88.12

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 1.53
YES 258 98.47

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 102 39.08
YES 159 60.92

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 121 46.36
YES 140 53.64

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.38
OCCASIONALLY 30 11.45
REGULARLY 231 88.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 82 31.66
RARELY 71 27.41
OCCASIONALLY 80 30.89
REGULARLY 26 10.04

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 53 20.31
RARELY 53 20.31
OCCASIONALLY 112 42.91
REGULARLY 43 16.48

Frequency Missing = 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM., EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
23 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 37 14.3 134 51.9 60 23.3 22 8.5 5 1.9 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 58 22.4 153 59.1 28 10.8 15 5.8 5 1.9 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 60 22.9 159 60.7 35 13.4 6 2.3 2 0.8 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 94 35.9 137 52.3 18 6.9 12 4.6 1 0.4 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 108 41.4 133 51.0 16 6.1 3 1.1 1 0.4 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 70 27.0 138 53.3 41 15.8 8 3.1 2 0.8 5
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 29 11.5 109 43.1 91 36.0 20 7.9 4 1.6 11
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 84 32.4 141 54.4 24 9.3 10 3.9 0 0.0 5
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 67 25.7 152 58.2 30 11.5 11 4.2 1 0.4 3
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 84 32.2 138 52.9 33 12.6 5 1.9 1 0.4 3
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 95 36.5 139 53.5 23 8.8 1 0.4 2 0.8 4
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 34 13.2 93 36.0 74 28.7 44 17.1 13 5.0 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 40 15.4 138 53.1 58 22.3 17 6.5 7 2.7 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 20 7.8 28 10.9 52 20.2 90 34.9 68 26.4 6
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 8.0 102 39.1 95 36.4 29 11.1 14 5.4 3
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 60 23.2 155 59.8 33 12.7 11 4.2 0 0.0 5
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 19 7.4 69 26.7 107 41.5 35 13.6 28 10.9 6
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 106 40.9 113 43.6 36 13.9 3 1.2 1 0.4 5
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 43 16.6 116 44.8 76 29.3 16 6.2 8 3.1 5
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 63 24.3 148 57.1 45 17.4 3 1.2 0 0.0 5
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 35 13.6 94 36.6 116 45.1 7 2.7 5 1.9 7
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 81 31.0 134 51.3 38 14.6 6 2.3 2 0.8 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 63 24.2 136 52.3 39 15.0 17 6.5 5 1.9 4
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 53 20.5 126 48.8 64 24.8 11 4.3 4 1.6 6
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 60 23.3 156 60.5 31 12.0 10 3.9 1 0.4 6
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 48 18.7 172 66.9 27 10.5 10 3.9 0 0.0 7
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 69 26.8 158 61.5 29 11.3 1 0.4 0 0.0 7
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 20 7.8 85 33.3 123 48.2 24 9.4 3 1.2 9
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 65 25.2 110 42.6 74 28.7 8 3.1 1 0.4 6
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 29 11.4 94 36.9 121 47.5 10 3.9 1 0.4 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 43 16.6 143 55.2 54 20.8 17 6.6 2 0.8 5
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 44 16.9 151 58.1 46 17.7 15 5.8 4 1.5 4
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 66 25.6 139 53.9 45 17.4 5 1.9 3 1.2 6
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 48 18.5 163 62.7 33 12.7 10 3.8 6 2.3 4
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 52 20.0 156 60.0 39 15.0 11 4.2 2 0.8 4
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 39 15.0 114 43.8 77 29.6 19 7.3 11 4.2 4
59 - My child has fun learning. 68 26.0 149 56.9 29 11.1 15 5.7 1 0.4 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 41 15.9 115 44.6 73 28.3 26 10.1 3 1.2 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 62 23.7 129 49.2 47 17.9 21 8.0 3 1.1 2
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 136 51.9 117 44.7 7 2.7 2 0.8 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 74 28.4 140 53.6 27 10.3 14 5.4 6 2.3 3
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 96 36.9 126 48.5 33 12.7 0 0.0 5 1.9 4
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 62 23.9 124 47.9 57 22.0 13 5.0 3 1.2 5
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 94 36.3 142 54.8 20 7.7 3 1.2 0 0.0 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 70 27.1 134 51.9 41 15.9 11 4.3 2 0.8 6
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 39 15.1 87 33.6 91 35.1 32 12.4 10 3.9 5
69 - I would be interested in participating in a computer/technology class if offered at our school. 56 22.2 67 26.6 69 27.4 45 17.9 15 6.0 12
70 - I would be interested in participating in a foreign language class if offered at our school. 22 8.7 52 20.6 72 28.6 76 30.2 30 11.9 12
71 - I would be interested in participating in a book club if offered at our school. 17 6.7 42 16.7 98 38.9 76 30.2 19 7.5 12
72 - I would be interested in participating in a parenting class if offered at our school. 17 6.8 41 16.3 96 38.2 76 30.3 21 8.4 13
73 - I would be interested in participating in a reading class if offered at our school. 8 3.2 21 8.3 113 44.7 88 34.8 23 9.1 11
74 - I would be interested in a landscaping/outdoor projects class if offered at our school. 31 12.4 65 25.9 82 32.7 56 22.3 17 6.8 13
75 - I would be interested in a health and fitness class if offered at our school 46 18.2 82 32.4 66 26.1 51 20.2 8 3.2 11
76 - I feel the availability of preschool programs in our community is adequate. 33 13.1 98 39.0 64 25.5 30 12.0 26 10.4 13
77 - I am satisfied with the cleanliness of our school. 54 21.4 136 54.0 42 16.7 13 5.2 7 2.8 12
78 - I feel our school facilities are adequately available for use by community groups (Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc.). 50 19.9 99 39.4 85 33.9 7 2.8 10 4.0 13

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education