Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER ELEM., KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 89 46.11
2ND 27 13.99
3RD 33 17.10
4TH 19 9.84
5TH 25 12.95

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 91 48.66
Girl 96 51.34

Frequency Missing = 7


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 163 85.34
FATHER 22 11.52
STEPFATHER 2 1.05
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.52
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.05
UNRELATED 1 0.52

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 4.71
1 82 42.93
2 99 51.83
3 OR MORE 1 0.52

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 93 48.19
5 - 10 YRS 39 20.21
11 - 15 YRS 27 13.99
OVER 15 YRS 34 17.62

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 74 38.54
2 HRS 84 43.75
3 HRS 21 10.94
4 HRS 12 6.25
5 HRS 1 0.52

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 26 13.54
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 135 70.31
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 24 12.50
OTHER 7 3.65

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 168 89.36
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 5 2.66
ASIAN 5 2.66
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.53
HISPANIC 9 4.79

Frequency Missing = 6


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.52
1 25 12.95
2 86 44.56
3 53 27.46
4 20 10.36
5 6 3.11
7 OR MORE 2 1.04

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 184 94.85
YES 10 5.15

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 192 98.97
YES 2 1.03

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 169 87.11
YES 25 12.89

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 184 94.85
YES 10 5.15

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 49 25.52
30 - 39 106 55.21
40 - 49 32 16.67
50 - 59 3 1.56
60 OR OVER 2 1.04

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 9 5.03
2 YR COLL/TECH 19 10.61
4 YR COLLEGE 138 77.09
MILITARY 4 2.23
OTHER 9 5.03

Frequency Missing = 15


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.04
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 19 9.90
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 37 19.27
SOME COLLEGE 66 34.38
COLLEGE GRADUATE 54 28.13
GRADUATE SCHOOL 14 7.29

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 16 8.60
10,000 - 19,999 16 8.60
20,000 - 29,999 16 8.60
30,000 - 39,999 38 20.43
40,000 - 49,999 22 11.83
50,000 - 59,999 30 16.13
60,000 - 69,999 10 5.38
OVER $70,000 38 20.43

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 63 33.33
HALF A & B 23 12.17
MOSTLY B 8 4.23
HALF B & C 8 4.23
MOSTLY C 1 0.53
HALF C & D 2 1.06
GRADE NOT GIVEN 84 44.44

Frequency Missing = 5


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 89 52.98
GOTTEN WORSE 5 2.98
STAYED THE SAME 74 44.05

Frequency Missing = 26


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 30 15.71
1/2 HR OR LESS 90 47.12
1 HR 59 30.89
2 HRS 8 4.19
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 2.09

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 171 89.53
2 HRS 19 9.95
4 HRS 1 0.52

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 2.60
ONCE/TWICE 76 39.58
3-5 TIMES 66 34.38
5-10 TIMES 22 11.46
11+ TIMES 23 11.98

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 8.33
ONCE/TWICE 149 77.60
3-5 TIMES 24 12.50
5-10 TIMES 3 1.56

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 1.57
ONCE/TWICE 139 72.77
3-5 TIMES 43 22.51
5-10 TIMES 4 2.09
11+ TIMES 2 1.05

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 15.63
ONCE/TWICE 64 33.33
3-5 TIMES 52 27.08
5-10 TIMES 18 9.38
11+ TIMES 28 14.58

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 63 33.33
ONCE/TWICE 84 44.44
3-5 TIMES 26 13.76
5-10 TIMES 9 4.76
11+ TIMES 7 3.70

Frequency Missing = 5


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 63 32.81
B 88 45.83
C 19 9.90
D 4 2.08
DONT KNOW 18 9.38

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 2.60
10-15 mins 66 34.38
20-30 mins 92 47.92
about one hour 26 13.54
2 hours or more 3 1.56

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 40 20.83
YES 152 79.17

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 99 51.83
YES 92 48.17

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 23 12.04
YES 168 87.96

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.11
YES 186 97.89

Frequency Missing = 4


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 60 31.41
YES 131 68.59

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 11 5.76
REGULARLY 180 94.24

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 76 40.43
RARELY 43 22.87
OCCASIONALLY 43 22.87
REGULARLY 26 13.83

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 47 24.87
RARELY 36 19.05
OCCASIONALLY 59 31.22
REGULARLY 47 24.87

Frequency Missing = 5


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 98 51.85
YES-VIA OTHER 29 15.34
YES-VIA MEDICAID 47 24.87
NO MED INS 15 7.94

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER ELEM., KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 59 31.1 103 54.2 24 12.6 4 2.1 0 0.0 4
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 34 17.8 99 51.8 51 26.7 7 3.7 0 0.0 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 48 25.5 107 56.9 26 13.8 6 3.2 1 0.5 6
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 66 34.9 101 53.4 21 11.1 0 0.0 1 0.5 5
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 23 12.1 62 32.6 74 38.9 24 12.6 7 3.7 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 38 20.4 103 55.4 38 20.4 6 3.2 1 0.5 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 59 30.9 102 53.4 25 13.1 3 1.6 2 1.0 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 1.1 4 2.2 47 25.5 55 29.9 76 41.3 10
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 33 17.8 100 54.1 44 23.8 7 3.8 1 0.5 9
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 56 29.5 96 50.5 34 17.9 4 2.1 0 0.0 4
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 60 31.4 110 57.6 13 6.8 7 3.7 1 0.5 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 65 34.0 107 56.0 14 7.3 5 2.6 0 0.0 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 97 50.8 82 42.9 11 5.8 1 0.5 0 0.0 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 98 51.0 84 43.8 9 4.7 1 0.5 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 85 44.3 97 50.5 7 3.6 3 1.6 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 65 34.0 110 57.6 13 6.8 3 1.6 0 0.0 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 57 29.8 99 51.8 28 14.7 6 3.1 1 0.5 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 57 29.7 110 57.3 23 12.0 2 1.0 0 0.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 38 20.1 89 47.1 41 21.7 17 9.0 4 2.1 5
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 41 21.6 95 50.0 50 26.3 4 2.1 0 0.0 4
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 0.5 11 5.7 22 11.5 61 31.8 97 50.5 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 72 38.7 98 52.7 13 7.0 1 0.5 2 1.1 8
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 26 13.7 94 49.5 54 28.4 12 6.3 4 2.1 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 44 23.2 91 47.9 50 26.3 3 1.6 2 1.1 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 56 29.5 100 52.6 28 14.7 6 3.2 0 0.0 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 75 39.1 90 46.9 25 13.0 2 1.0 0 0.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 69 35.9 102 53.1 16 8.3 5 2.6 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 73 38.0 98 51.0 20 10.4 0 0.0 1 0.5 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 105 55.3 70 36.8 13 6.8 1 0.5 1 0.5 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 135 69.9 54 28.0 3 1.6 0 0.0 1 0.5 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 94 49.2 85 44.5 11 5.8 0 0.0 1 0.5 3
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 23 12.2 49 25.9 109 57.7 7 3.7 1 0.5 5
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 59 31.4 95 50.5 32 17.0 1 0.5 1 0.5 6
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 25 13.6 40 21.7 113 61.4 5 2.7 1 0.5 10
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 14 7.4 28 14.8 88 46.6 46 24.3 13 6.9 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008