Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 120 16.42
2ND 56 7.66
3RD 60 8.21
4TH 54 7.39
5TH 60 8.21
6TH 84 11.49
7TH 58 7.93
8TH 44 6.02
9TH 64 8.76
10TH 56 7.66
11TH 39 5.34
12TH 36 4.92

Frequency Missing = 9


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 358 51.81
Girl 333 48.19

Frequency Missing = 49


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 603 82.26
FATHER 82 11.19
STEPMOTHER 17 2.32
STEPFATHER 2 0.27
GRANDMOTHER 14 1.91
GRANDFATHER 3 0.41
OTHER RELATIVE 3 0.41
UNRELATED 9 1.23

Frequency Missing = 7


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 76 10.45
1 278 38.24
2 361 49.66
3 OR MORE 12 1.65

Frequency Missing = 13


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 155 21.12
5 - 10 YRS 168 22.89
11 - 15 YRS 77 10.49
OVER 15 YRS 334 45.50

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 227 31.01
2 HRS 321 43.85
3 HRS 126 17.21
4 HRS 42 5.74
5 HRS 9 1.23
6 + HRS 7 0.96

Frequency Missing = 8


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 115 15.65
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 440 59.86
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 151 20.54
OTHER 29 3.95

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 715 98.08
ASIAN 1 0.14
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 0.69
HISPANIC 8 1.10

Frequency Missing = 11


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 1.36
1 170 23.13
2 269 36.60
3 185 25.17
4 55 7.48
5 22 2.99
6 11 1.50
7 OR MORE 13 1.77

Frequency Missing = 5


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 698 94.32
YES 42 5.68

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 705 95.27
YES 35 4.73

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 637 86.08
YES 103 13.92

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 710 95.95
YES 30 4.05

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 112 15.28
30 - 39 321 43.79
40 - 49 230 31.38
50 - 59 52 7.09
60 OR OVER 18 2.46

Frequency Missing = 7


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 112 15.84
2 YR COLL/TECH 157 22.21
4 YR COLLEGE 368 52.05
MILITARY 16 2.26
OTHER 54 7.64

Frequency Missing = 33


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 9 1.22
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 64 8.70
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 276 37.50
SOME COLLEGE 219 29.76
COLLEGE GRADUATE 130 17.66
GRADUATE SCHOOL 38 5.16

Frequency Missing = 4


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 73 10.28
10,000 - 19,999 120 16.90
20,000 - 29,999 110 15.49
30,000 - 39,999 100 14.08
40,000 - 49,999 75 10.56
50,000 - 59,999 72 10.14
60,000 - 69,999 53 7.46
OVER $70,000 107 15.07

Frequency Missing = 30


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 272 37.99
HALF A & B 205 28.63
MOSTLY B 50 6.98
HALF B & C 63 8.80
MOSTLY C 17 2.37
HALF C & D 12 1.68
MOSTLY D 3 0.42
BELOW D 5 0.70
GRADE NOT GIVEN 89 12.43

Frequency Missing = 24


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 296 42.77
GOTTEN WORSE 108 15.61
STAYED THE SAME 288 41.62

Frequency Missing = 48


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 70 9.55
DOESNT DO IT 5 0.68
1/2 HR OR LESS 241 32.88
1 HR 312 42.56
2 HRS 83 11.32
MORE THAN 2 HRS 22 3.00

Frequency Missing = 7


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 591 82.31
2 HRS 96 13.37
3 HRS 23 3.20
4 HRS 4 0.56
5 HRS 4 0.56

Frequency Missing = 22


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 74 10.18
ONCE/TWICE 301 41.40
3-5 TIMES 203 27.92
5-10 TIMES 84 11.55
11+ TIMES 65 8.94

Frequency Missing = 13


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 102 14.11
ONCE/TWICE 486 67.22
3-5 TIMES 109 15.08
5-10 TIMES 15 2.07
11+ TIMES 11 1.52

Frequency Missing = 17


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 160 22.10
ONCE/TWICE 373 51.52
3-5 TIMES 150 20.72
5-10 TIMES 28 3.87
11+ TIMES 13 1.80

Frequency Missing = 16


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 126 17.36
ONCE/TWICE 265 36.50
3-5 TIMES 162 22.31
5-10 TIMES 82 11.29
11+ TIMES 91 12.53

Frequency Missing = 14


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 200 27.66
ONCE/TWICE 246 34.02
3-5 TIMES 168 23.24
5-10 TIMES 59 8.16
11+ TIMES 50 6.92

Frequency Missing = 17


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 70 9.70
B 257 35.60
C 242 33.52
D 64 8.86
F 37 5.12
DONT KNOW 52 7.20

Frequency Missing = 18


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 59 8.07
10-15 mins 258 35.29
20-30 mins 268 36.66
about one hour 108 14.77
2 hours or more 38 5.20

Frequency Missing = 9


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 80 11.05
YES 644 88.95

Frequency Missing = 16


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 250 34.63
YES 472 65.37

Frequency Missing = 18


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 143 19.70
YES 583 80.30

Frequency Missing = 14


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 17 2.34
YES 709 97.66

Frequency Missing = 14


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 291 40.03
YES 436 59.97

Frequency Missing = 13


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 0.27
RARELY 10 1.37
OCCASIONALLY 81 11.07
REGULARLY 639 87.30

Frequency Missing = 8


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 121 16.74
RARELY 122 16.87
OCCASIONALLY 235 32.50
REGULARLY 245 33.89

Frequency Missing = 17


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 87 11.98
RARELY 102 14.05
OCCASIONALLY 267 36.78
REGULARLY 270 37.19

Frequency Missing = 14


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 311 43.68
YES-VIA OTHER 70 9.83
YES-VIA MEDICAID 267 37.50
NO MED INS 64 8.99

Frequency Missing = 28


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
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
25 - The school recognizes the accomplishments of my child. 108 14.8 369 50.6 163 22.4 71 9.7 18 2.5 11
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 61 8.4 255 35.2 289 39.9 94 13.0 26 3.6 15
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 83 11.6 284 39.7 202 28.2 110 15.4 37 5.2 24
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 221 30.4 381 52.4 112 15.4 11 1.5 2 0.3 13
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 42 5.7 166 22.7 269 36.8 171 23.4 83 11.4 9
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 73 10.2 303 42.3 235 32.8 83 11.6 23 3.2 23
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 147 20.2 415 57.2 118 16.3 33 4.5 13 1.8 14
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 13 1.8 45 6.3 211 29.5 254 35.5 193 27.0 24
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 70 9.7 260 35.9 258 35.6 88 12.2 48 6.6 16
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 113 15.6 294 40.6 200 27.6 73 10.1 45 6.2 15
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 95 13.1 313 43.1 218 30.0 68 9.4 32 4.4 14
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 120 16.5 402 55.4 140 19.3 52 7.2 12 1.7 14
37 - My child likes attending this school. 177 24.4 354 48.8 126 17.4 36 5.0 33 4.5 14
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 210 29.0 368 50.8 111 15.3 29 4.0 7 1.0 15
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 209 28.9 415 57.3 75 10.4 21 2.9 4 0.6 16
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 173 23.9 378 52.1 127 17.5 29 4.0 18 2.5 15
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 113 15.6 352 48.6 155 21.4 83 11.5 21 2.9 16
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 163 22.4 404 55.4 125 17.1 24 3.3 13 1.8 11
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 97 13.4 259 35.7 238 32.8 100 13.8 32 4.4 14
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 91 12.6 288 39.7 226 31.2 75 10.3 45 6.2 15
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 86 11.9 86 11.9 168 23.2 243 33.6 140 19.4 17
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 133 18.4 345 47.9 176 24.4 48 6.7 19 2.6 19
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 64 8.8 291 40.2 227 31.4 100 13.8 42 5.8 16
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 76 10.5 316 43.8 244 33.8 58 8.0 27 3.7 19
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 87 12.0 351 48.6 203 28.1 61 8.4 20 2.8 18
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 165 22.6 348 47.7 169 23.2 38 5.2 9 1.2 11
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 115 15.9 397 55.0 147 20.4 53 7.3 10 1.4 18
52 - The community is proud of this school. 124 17.0 374 51.3 172 23.6 47 6.4 12 1.6 11
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 152 20.9 400 54.9 148 20.3 22 3.0 6 0.8 12
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 433 59.5 272 37.4 21 2.9 1 0.1 1 0.1 12
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 205 28.4 423 58.6 83 11.5 9 1.2 2 0.3 18
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 54 7.5 198 27.4 340 47.1 95 13.2 35 4.8 18
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 171 23.5 341 46.8 163 22.4 36 4.9 17 2.3 12
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 69 9.6 186 25.8 412 57.1 39 5.4 16 2.2 18
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 43 5.9 142 19.6 300 41.4 153 21.1 86 11.9 16

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008