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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 58 34.12
2ND 31 18.24
3RD 41 24.12
4TH 38 22.35
5TH 1 0.59
7TH 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 88 52.38
Girl 80 47.62

Frequency Missing = 3


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 150 87.72
FATHER 16 9.36
STEPMOTHER 2 1.17
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.17
GRANDFATHER 1 0.58

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.75
1 57 33.33
2 110 64.33
3 OR MORE 1 0.58

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 62 36.90
5 - 10 YRS 47 27.98
11 - 15 YRS 28 16.67
OVER 15 YRS 31 18.45

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 81 47.65
2 HRS 68 40.00
3 HRS 17 10.00
4 HRS 4 2.35

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 15 8.77
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 144 84.21
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 10 5.85
OTHER 2 1.17

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 169 98.83
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 1.17

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 1.17
1 26 15.20
2 86 50.29
3 44 25.73
4 6 3.51
5 2 1.17
6 3 1.75
7 OR MORE 2 1.17

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 167 97.66
YES 4 2.34

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 169 98.83
YES 2 1.17

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 162 94.74
YES 9 5.26

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 170 99.42
YES 1 0.58

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 15 8.82
30 - 39 107 62.94
40 - 49 40 23.53
50 - 59 7 4.12
60 OR OVER 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 1


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 9 5.49
2 YR COLL/TECH 30 18.29
4 YR COLLEGE 122 74.39
MILITARY 1 0.61
OTHER 2 1.22

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 2.34
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 34 19.88
SOME COLLEGE 54 31.58
COLLEGE GRADUATE 51 29.82
GRADUATE SCHOOL 28 16.37

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 2.96
10,000 - 19,999 5 2.96
20,000 - 29,999 9 5.33
30,000 - 39,999 16 9.47
40,000 - 49,999 24 14.20
50,000 - 59,999 29 17.16
60,000 - 69,999 18 10.65
OVER $70,000 63 37.28

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 66 39.05
HALF A & B 30 17.75
MOSTLY B 10 5.92
HALF B & C 11 6.51
MOSTLY C 1 0.59
GRADE NOT GIVEN 51 30.18

Frequency Missing = 2


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 116 73.89
GOTTEN WORSE 8 5.10
STAYED THE SAME 33 21.02

Frequency Missing = 14


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 42 24.85
1/2 HR OR LESS 92 54.44
1 HR 32 18.93
2 HRS 2 1.18
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 151 89.35
2 HRS 15 8.88
3 HRS 3 1.78

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 29 16.96
3-5 TIMES 58 33.92
5-10 TIMES 36 21.05
11+ TIMES 48 28.07

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.17
ONCE/TWICE 132 77.19
3-5 TIMES 34 19.88
5-10 TIMES 2 1.17
11+ TIMES 1 0.58

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.59
ONCE/TWICE 127 74.71
3-5 TIMES 39 22.94
5-10 TIMES 2 1.18
11+ TIMES 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 10.00
ONCE/TWICE 43 25.29
3-5 TIMES 46 27.06
5-10 TIMES 12 7.06
11+ TIMES 52 30.59

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 18.24
ONCE/TWICE 47 27.65
3-5 TIMES 41 24.12
5-10 TIMES 23 13.53
11+ TIMES 28 16.47

Frequency Missing = 1


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 71 41.76
B 70 41.18
C 14 8.24
D 1 0.59
F 1 0.59
DONT KNOW 13 7.65

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 1.17
10-15 mins 35 20.47
20-30 mins 106 61.99
about one hour 23 13.45
2 hours or more 5 2.92

I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 14 8.24
YES 156 91.76

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 69 40.83
YES 100 59.17

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 13 7.69
YES 156 92.31

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 5 2.94
YES 165 97.06

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 61 36.53
YES 106 63.47

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.58
OCCASIONALLY 4 2.34
REGULARLY 166 97.08

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 60 35.50
RARELY 44 26.04
OCCASIONALLY 57 33.73
REGULARLY 8 4.73

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 25 14.71
RARELY 35 20.59
OCCASIONALLY 93 54.71
REGULARLY 17 10.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 122 71.76
YES-VIA OTHER 21 12.35
YES-VIA MEDICAID 20 11.76
NO MED INS 7 4.12

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
WILLARD EAST ELEM., WILLARD 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. 63 37.1 88 51.8 15 8.8 3 1.8 1 0.6 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 44 25.9 73 42.9 48 28.2 5 2.9 0 0.0 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 77 45.6 81 47.9 10 5.9 0 0.0 1 0.6 2
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 82 48.2 72 42.4 16 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 34 19.9 73 42.7 40 23.4 22 12.9 2 1.2 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 59 35.3 89 53.3 17 10.2 2 1.2 0 0.0 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 62 36.3 93 54.4 11 6.4 4 2.3 1 0.6 0
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 1.2 4 2.4 30 17.8 55 32.5 78 46.2 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 32 19.2 73 43.7 52 31.1 6 3.6 4 2.4 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 37 21.8 75 44.1 49 28.8 8 4.7 1 0.6 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 57 33.3 95 55.6 11 6.4 7 4.1 1 0.6 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 74 43.3 84 49.1 9 5.3 3 1.8 1 0.6 0
37 - My child likes attending this school. 87 51.2 74 43.5 4 2.4 4 2.4 1 0.6 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 91 53.2 69 40.4 7 4.1 3 1.8 1 0.6 0
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 85 49.7 81 47.4 5 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 67 39.2 89 52.0 9 5.3 4 2.3 2 1.2 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 56 32.9 72 42.4 26 15.3 14 8.2 2 1.2 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 114 66.7 54 31.6 1 0.6 1 0.6 1 0.6 0
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 52 30.4 86 50.3 24 14.0 8 4.7 1 0.6 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 39 22.9 85 50.0 39 22.9 6 3.5 1 0.6 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 8 4.7 9 5.3 15 8.8 41 24.0 98 57.3 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 87 51.2 72 42.4 9 5.3 1 0.6 1 0.6 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 36 21.1 100 58.5 27 15.8 6 3.5 2 1.2 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 33 19.4 97 57.1 36 21.2 2 1.2 2 1.2 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 52 30.4 94 55.0 18 10.5 6 3.5 1 0.6 0
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 83 48.8 70 41.2 13 7.6 2 1.2 2 1.2 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 66 38.6 91 53.2 8 4.7 4 2.3 2 1.2 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 98 57.3 67 39.2 6 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 98 57.3 62 36.3 8 4.7 1 0.6 2 1.2 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 121 71.2 47 27.6 1 0.6 0 0.0 1 0.6 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 79 46.2 85 49.7 5 2.9 1 0.6 1 0.6 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 18 10.7 40 23.8 98 58.3 9 5.4 3 1.8 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 45 27.3 71 43.0 44 26.7 3 1.8 2 1.2 6
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 12.1 30 18.2 109 66.1 5 3.0 1 0.6 6
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 14 8.5 30 18.2 73 44.2 34 20.6 14 8.5 6

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007