Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
LONEDELL R-XIV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 56 17.55
2ND 35 10.97
3RD 41 12.85
4TH 35 10.97
5TH 33 10.34
6TH 37 11.60
7TH 40 12.54
8TH 42 13.17

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 166 53.90
Girl 142 46.10

Frequency Missing = 13


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 261 83.12
FATHER 33 10.51
STEPMOTHER 4 1.27
STEPFATHER 6 1.91
GRANDMOTHER 7 2.23
GRANDFATHER 3 0.96

Frequency Missing = 7


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 17 5.36
1 112 35.33
2 178 56.15
3 OR MORE 10 3.15

Frequency Missing = 4


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 89 27.81
5 - 10 YRS 91 28.44
11 - 15 YRS 61 19.06
OVER 15 YRS 79 24.69

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 84 26.25
2 HRS 144 45.00
3 HRS 61 19.06
4 HRS 19 5.94
5 HRS 7 2.19
6 + HRS 5 1.56

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 44 13.84
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 219 68.87
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 38 11.95
OTHER 17 5.35

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 304 96.20
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 9 2.85
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.32
HISPANIC 2 0.63

Frequency Missing = 5


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.31
1 51 15.94
2 143 44.69
3 64 20.00
4 46 14.38
5 13 4.06
6 2 0.63

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 299 93.15
YES 22 6.85

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 317 98.75
YES 4 1.25

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 292 90.97
YES 29 9.03

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 302 94.08
YES 19 5.92

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 34 10.66
30 - 39 186 58.31
40 - 49 77 24.14
50 - 59 15 4.70
60 OR OVER 7 2.19

Frequency Missing = 2


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 26 8.41
2 YR COLL/TECH 98 31.72
4 YR COLLEGE 152 49.19
MILITARY 11 3.56
OTHER 22 7.12

Frequency Missing = 12


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.63
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 43 13.61
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 88 27.85
SOME COLLEGE 115 36.39
COLLEGE GRADUATE 54 17.09
GRADUATE SCHOOL 14 4.43

Frequency Missing = 5


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 27 8.79
10,000 - 19,999 25 8.14
20,000 - 29,999 28 9.12
30,000 - 39,999 41 13.36
40,000 - 49,999 41 13.36
50,000 - 59,999 27 8.79
60,000 - 69,999 46 14.98
OVER $70,000 72 23.45

Frequency Missing = 14


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 101 32.27
HALF A & B 91 29.07
MOSTLY B 15 4.79
HALF B & C 40 12.78
MOSTLY C 17 5.43
HALF C & D 12 3.83
MOSTLY D 6 1.92
BELOW D 4 1.28
GRADE NOT GIVEN 27 8.63

Frequency Missing = 8


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 136 43.87
GOTTEN WORSE 38 12.26
STAYED THE SAME 136 43.87

Frequency Missing = 11


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 5 1.59
DOESNT DO IT 3 0.95
1/2 HR OR LESS 101 32.06
1 HR 152 48.25
2 HRS 37 11.75
MORE THAN 2 HRS 17 5.40

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 252 81.29
2 HRS 39 12.58
3 HRS 13 4.19
4 HRS 2 0.65
6 + HRS 4 1.29

Frequency Missing = 11


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 5.13
ONCE/TWICE 133 42.63
3-5 TIMES 89 28.53
5-10 TIMES 27 8.65
11+ TIMES 47 15.06

Frequency Missing = 9


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 21 6.71
ONCE/TWICE 238 76.04
3-5 TIMES 44 14.06
5-10 TIMES 4 1.28
11+ TIMES 6 1.92

Frequency Missing = 8


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 55 17.74
ONCE/TWICE 167 53.87
3-5 TIMES 69 22.26
5-10 TIMES 10 3.23
11+ TIMES 9 2.90

Frequency Missing = 11


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 49 15.71
ONCE/TWICE 93 29.81
3-5 TIMES 66 21.15
5-10 TIMES 36 11.54
11+ TIMES 68 21.79

Frequency Missing = 9


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 103 33.12
ONCE/TWICE 123 39.55
3-5 TIMES 39 12.54
5-10 TIMES 19 6.11
11+ TIMES 27 8.68

Frequency Missing = 10


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 53 16.99
B 118 37.82
C 88 28.21
D 23 7.37
F 8 2.56
DONT KNOW 22 7.05

Frequency Missing = 9


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 31 9.87
10-15 mins 108 34.39
20-30 mins 137 43.63
about one hour 34 10.83
2 hours or more 4 1.27

Frequency Missing = 7


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 41 13.02
YES 274 86.98

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 130 41.27
YES 185 58.73

Frequency Missing = 6


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 76 24.28
YES 237 75.72

Frequency Missing = 8


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 12 3.81
YES 303 96.19

Frequency Missing = 6


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 152 48.10
YES 164 51.90

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.32
RARELY 6 1.90
OCCASIONALLY 39 12.34
REGULARLY 270 85.44

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 61 19.24
RARELY 68 21.45
OCCASIONALLY 105 33.12
REGULARLY 83 26.18

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 43 13.65
RARELY 53 16.83
OCCASIONALLY 120 38.10
REGULARLY 99 31.43

Frequency Missing = 6


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 215 70.26
YES-VIA OTHER 12 3.92
YES-VIA MEDICAID 65 21.24
NO MED INS 14 4.58

Frequency Missing = 15


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
LONEDELL R-XIV 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. 65 20.7 172 54.8 57 18.2 18 5.7 2 0.6 7
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 31 9.9 111 35.6 134 42.9 29 9.3 7 2.2 9
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 66 21.7 164 53.9 51 16.8 19 6.3 4 1.3 17
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 104 33.2 164 52.4 37 11.8 6 1.9 2 0.6 8
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 24 7.7 97 31.0 120 38.3 57 18.2 15 4.8 8
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 54 17.4 152 49.0 85 27.4 14 4.5 5 1.6 11
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 76 24.2 180 57.3 44 14.0 12 3.8 2 0.6 7
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 0.6 13 4.2 60 19.2 117 37.5 120 38.5 9
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 46 15.1 132 43.3 100 32.8 22 7.2 5 1.6 16
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 62 19.9 146 46.8 67 21.5 30 9.6 7 2.2 9
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 67 21.5 140 45.0 74 23.8 25 8.0 5 1.6 10
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 85 27.1 166 52.9 40 12.7 21 6.7 2 0.6 7
37 - My child likes attending this school. 111 35.6 144 46.2 33 10.6 14 4.5 10 3.2 9
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 117 37.1 167 53.0 23 7.3 6 1.9 2 0.6 6
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 118 37.5 166 52.7 24 7.6 6 1.9 1 0.3 6
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 115 36.6 163 51.9 28 8.9 6 1.9 2 0.6 7
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 71 22.7 154 49.2 65 20.8 18 5.8 5 1.6 8
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 58 18.5 179 57.2 57 18.2 14 4.5 5 1.6 8
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 39 12.5 119 38.1 98 31.4 39 12.5 17 5.4 9
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 45 14.4 139 44.6 94 30.1 25 8.0 9 2.9 9
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 17 5.4 36 11.5 61 19.5 111 35.5 88 28.1 8
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 82 26.5 176 56.8 48 15.5 4 1.3 0 0.0 11
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 28 8.9 153 48.9 106 33.9 21 6.7 5 1.6 8
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 52 16.7 151 48.6 96 30.9 9 2.9 3 1.0 10
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 49 15.8 163 52.4 69 22.2 27 8.7 3 1.0 10
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 88 28.1 158 50.5 53 16.9 11 3.5 3 1.0 8
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 80 25.7 181 58.2 37 11.9 9 2.9 4 1.3 10
52 - The community is proud of this school. 47 15.0 166 52.9 77 24.5 22 7.0 2 0.6 7
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 85 27.0 179 56.8 41 13.0 10 3.2 0 0.0 6
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 186 59.6 120 38.5 4 1.3 1 0.3 1 0.3 9
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 118 37.5 159 50.5 37 11.7 1 0.3 0 0.0 6
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 26 8.3 85 27.1 156 49.7 40 12.7 7 2.2 7
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 63 20.2 144 46.2 85 27.2 15 4.8 5 1.6 9
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 6.5 55 17.9 179 58.1 34 11.0 20 6.5 13
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 23 7.5 62 20.1 118 38.3 64 20.8 41 13.3 13

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007