Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
STOUTLAND ELEM., STOUTLAND R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 45 29.80
2ND 29 19.21
3RD 26 17.22
4TH 18 11.92
5TH 18 11.92
6TH 15 9.93

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 72 49.32
Girl 74 50.68

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 125 82.78
FATHER 20 13.25
STEPMOTHER 3 1.99
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.32
GRANDFATHER 1 0.66

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 4.05
1 53 35.81
2 83 56.08
3 OR MORE 6 4.05

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 37 24.50
5 - 10 YRS 40 26.49
11 - 15 YRS 14 9.27
OVER 15 YRS 60 39.74

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 55 36.67
2 HRS 54 36.00
3 HRS 34 22.67
4 HRS 4 2.67
5 HRS 1 0.67
6 + HRS 2 1.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 20 13.25
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 108 71.52
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 16 10.60
OTHER 7 4.64

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 145 97.97
ASIAN 1 0.68
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.68
HISPANIC 1 0.68

Frequency Missing = 3


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 1.33
1 22 14.67
2 58 38.67
3 50 33.33
4 13 8.67
5 3 2.00
6 2 1.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 143 94.70
YES 8 5.30

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 150 99.34
YES 1 0.66

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 139 92.05
YES 12 7.95

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 149 98.68
YES 2 1.32

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 35 23.18
30 - 39 86 56.95
40 - 49 28 18.54
60 OR OVER 2 1.32

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 18 12.77
2 YR COLL/TECH 26 18.44
4 YR COLLEGE 84 59.57
MILITARY 3 2.13
OTHER 10 7.09

Frequency Missing = 10


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 17 11.26
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 54 35.76
SOME COLLEGE 40 26.49
COLLEGE GRADUATE 32 21.19
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 5.30

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 7.69
10,000 - 19,999 16 11.19
20,000 - 29,999 27 18.88
30,000 - 39,999 18 12.59
40,000 - 49,999 21 14.69
50,000 - 59,999 23 16.08
60,000 - 69,999 10 6.99
OVER $70,000 17 11.89

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 68 47.22
HALF A & B 34 23.61
MOSTLY B 5 3.47
HALF B & C 5 3.47
MOSTLY C 3 2.08
HALF C & D 3 2.08
GRADE NOT GIVEN 26 18.06

Frequency Missing = 7


Would you say that public schools in this community have improved from five years ago, gotten worse, or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 91 61.90
GOTTEN WORSE 9 6.12
STAYED THE SAME 47 31.97

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 19 12.67
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.67
1/2 HR OR LESS 72 48.00
1 HR 45 30.00
2 HRS 11 7.33
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 1.33

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 128 88.89
2 HRS 12 8.33
3 HRS 2 1.39
4 HRS 1 0.69
5 HRS 1 0.69

Frequency Missing = 7


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 45 30.20
3-5 TIMES 49 32.89
5-10 TIMES 12 8.05
11+ TIMES 43 28.86

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 3.36
ONCE/TWICE 114 76.51
3-5 TIMES 18 12.08
5-10 TIMES 4 2.68
11+ TIMES 8 5.37

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 6.76
ONCE/TWICE 86 58.11
3-5 TIMES 40 27.03
5-10 TIMES 5 3.38
11+ TIMES 7 4.73

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 8.78
ONCE/TWICE 40 27.03
3-5 TIMES 30 20.27
5-10 TIMES 23 15.54
11+ TIMES 42 28.38

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 28 18.79
ONCE/TWICE 54 36.24
3-5 TIMES 34 22.82
5-10 TIMES 19 12.75
11+ TIMES 14 9.40

Frequency Missing = 2


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,
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 41 27.89
B 57 38.78
C 30 20.41
D 12 8.16
DONT KNOW 7 4.76

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 6 4.00
10-15 mins 58 38.67
20-30 mins 58 38.67
about one hour 23 15.33
2 hours or more 5 3.33

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 10 6.67
YES 140 93.33

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 48 32.21
YES 101 67.79

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 25 16.67
YES 125 83.33

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 2.00
YES 147 98.00

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 90 60.00
YES 60 40.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.33
OCCASIONALLY 13 8.67
REGULARLY 135 90.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 42 28.38
RARELY 37 25.00
OCCASIONALLY 48 32.43
REGULARLY 21 14.19

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 14 9.40
RARELY 33 22.15
OCCASIONALLY 73 48.99
REGULARLY 29 19.46

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 69 47.26
YES-VIA OTHER 6 4.11
YES-VIA MEDICAID 47 32.19
NO MED INS 24 16.44

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 02, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
STOUTLAND ELEM., STOUTLAND R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
25 - The school recognizes the accomplishments of my child. 33 22.1 78 52.3 29 19.5 6 4.0 3 2.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 25 16.8 53 35.6 59 39.6 10 6.7 2 1.3 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 26 17.6 76 51.4 32 21.6 14 9.5 0 0.0 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 63 42.3 67 45.0 19 12.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 13 8.8 42 28.4 59 39.9 27 18.2 7 4.7 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 25 16.9 59 39.9 51 34.5 9 6.1 4 2.7 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 43 28.7 66 44.0 31 20.7 7 4.7 3 2.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 4 2.8 2 1.4 22 15.3 44 30.6 72 50.0 7
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 16 10.8 59 39.9 56 37.8 11 7.4 6 4.1 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 30 20.1 78 52.3 29 19.5 8 5.4 4 2.7 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 37 25.2 71 48.3 32 21.8 6 4.1 1 0.7 4
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 47 32.0 83 56.5 16 10.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 4
37 - My child likes attending this school. 74 49.7 54 36.2 14 9.4 7 4.7 0 0.0 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 83 55.3 55 36.7 10 6.7 2 1.3 0 0.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 67 45.0 70 47.0 11 7.4 1 0.7 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 58 38.7 64 42.7 21 14.0 5 3.3 2 1.3 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 30 20.4 62 42.2 36 24.5 16 10.9 3 2.0 4
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 28 18.7 48 32.0 36 24.0 24 16.0 14 9.3 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 8.8 38 25.7 58 39.2 24 16.2 15 10.1 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 26 17.4 56 37.6 50 33.6 14 9.4 3 2.0 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 0.7 8 5.4 39 26.2 44 29.5 57 38.3 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 36 24.0 71 47.3 37 24.7 5 3.3 1 0.7 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 29 19.6 62 41.9 50 33.8 5 3.4 2 1.4 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 25 16.7 64 42.7 41 27.3 17 11.3 3 2.0 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 24 16.1 84 56.4 33 22.1 4 2.7 4 2.7 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 43 28.9 76 51.0 27 18.1 3 2.0 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 48 32.2 76 51.0 20 13.4 5 3.4 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 56 38.1 58 39.5 30 20.4 3 2.0 0 0.0 4
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 68 45.3 63 42.0 16 10.7 2 1.3 1 0.7 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 113 74.8 36 23.8 2 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 69 46.3 70 47.0 10 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 6.1 41 27.9 90 61.2 5 3.4 2 1.4 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 45 30.2 64 43.0 35 23.5 5 3.4 0 0.0 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 19 13.1 37 25.5 85 58.6 4 2.8 0 0.0 6
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 6.2 21 14.4 58 39.7 28 19.2 30 20.5 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 02, 2009