Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON ELEM., MT. VERNON R-V School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 177 65.56
2ND 93 34.44

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 135 50.37
Girl 133 49.63

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 227 84.39
FATHER 35 13.01
GRANDMOTHER 6 2.23
UNRELATED 1 0.37

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 4.06
1 119 43.91
2 139 51.29
3 OR MORE 2 0.74

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 109 40.37
5 - 10 YRS 73 27.04
11 - 15 YRS 18 6.67
OVER 15 YRS 70 25.93

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 106 39.26
2 HRS 116 42.96
3 HRS 41 15.19
4 HRS 5 1.85
5 HRS 2 0.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 49 18.08
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 184 67.90
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 11.07
OTHER 8 2.95

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 242 90.30
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 3 1.12
ASIAN 1 0.37
AMERICAN INDIAN 9 3.36
HISPANIC 13 4.85

Frequency Missing = 4


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 0.74
1 27 10.00
2 98 36.30
3 98 36.30
4 29 10.74
5 7 2.59
6 3 1.11
7 OR MORE 6 2.22

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 266 97.79
YES 6 2.21

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 272 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 236 86.76
YES 36 13.24

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 259 95.22
YES 13 4.78

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 67 24.81
30 - 39 145 53.70
40 - 49 44 16.30
50 - 59 12 4.44
60 OR OVER 2 0.74

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 13 5.10
2 YR COLL/TECH 41 16.08
4 YR COLLEGE 174 68.24
MILITARY 6 2.35
OTHER 21 8.24

Frequency Missing = 17


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.74
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 27 10.00
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 74 27.41
SOME COLLEGE 85 31.48
COLLEGE GRADUATE 58 21.48
GRADUATE SCHOOL 24 8.89

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 17 6.46
10,000 - 19,999 38 14.45
20,000 - 29,999 27 10.27
30,000 - 39,999 47 17.87
40,000 - 49,999 34 12.93
50,000 - 59,999 27 10.27
60,000 - 69,999 19 7.22
OVER $70,000 54 20.53

Frequency Missing = 9


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 97 36.33
HALF A & B 31 11.61
MOSTLY B 9 3.37
HALF B & C 11 4.12
MOSTLY C 3 1.12
HALF C & D 3 1.12
GRADE NOT GIVEN 113 42.32

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 110 42.97
GOTTEN WORSE 34 13.28
STAYED THE SAME 112 43.75

Frequency Missing = 16


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 44 16.30
1/2 HR OR LESS 146 54.07
1 HR 68 25.19
2 HRS 10 3.70
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 0.74

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 244 91.73
2 HRS 20 7.52
3 HRS 1 0.38
4 HRS 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 6


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 4.46
ONCE/TWICE 112 41.64
3-5 TIMES 82 30.48
5-10 TIMES 30 11.15
11+ TIMES 33 12.27

Frequency Missing = 3


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 29 10.82
ONCE/TWICE 201 75.00
3-5 TIMES 32 11.94
5-10 TIMES 3 1.12
11+ TIMES 3 1.12

Frequency Missing = 4


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 16.98
ONCE/TWICE 163 61.51
3-5 TIMES 41 15.47
5-10 TIMES 13 4.91
11+ TIMES 3 1.13

Frequency Missing = 7


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 44 16.54
ONCE/TWICE 117 43.98
3-5 TIMES 59 22.18
5-10 TIMES 21 7.89
11+ TIMES 25 9.40

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 74 27.82
ONCE/TWICE 100 37.59
3-5 TIMES 61 22.93
5-10 TIMES 15 5.64
11+ TIMES 16 6.02

Frequency Missing = 6


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 26.69
B 89 33.46
C 60 22.56
D 17 6.39
F 4 1.50
DONT KNOW 25 9.40

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 10 3.75
10-15 mins 99 37.08
20-30 mins 122 45.69
about one hour 33 12.36
2 hours or more 3 1.12

Frequency Missing = 5


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 54 20.22
YES 213 79.78

Frequency Missing = 5


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 135 50.19
YES 134 49.81

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 19 7.17
YES 246 92.83

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 268 100.00

Frequency Missing = 4


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 133 50.00
YES 133 50.00

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.74
OCCASIONALLY 21 7.81
REGULARLY 246 91.45

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 112 42.26
RARELY 67 25.28
OCCASIONALLY 51 19.25
REGULARLY 35 13.21

Frequency Missing = 7


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 67 25.19
RARELY 58 21.80
OCCASIONALLY 89 33.46
REGULARLY 52 19.55

Frequency Missing = 6


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 145 55.56
YES-VIA OTHER 8 3.07
YES-VIA MEDICAID 91 34.87
NO MED INS 17 6.51

Frequency Missing = 11


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 30, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON ELEM., MT. VERNON R-V 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. 52 19.3 140 51.9 52 19.3 21 7.8 5 1.9 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 24 9.0 114 42.5 95 35.4 27 10.1 8 3.0 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 48 17.9 146 54.5 57 21.3 15 5.6 2 0.7 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 104 38.7 140 52.0 23 8.6 0 0.0 2 0.7 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 27 10.1 93 34.7 86 32.1 44 16.4 18 6.7 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 44 16.7 138 52.3 68 25.8 13 4.9 1 0.4 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 66 24.8 151 56.8 36 13.5 9 3.4 4 1.5 6
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 1.1 7 2.7 65 24.6 89 33.7 100 37.9 8
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 35 13.2 111 41.7 93 35.0 21 7.9 6 2.3 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 49 18.2 121 45.0 66 24.5 23 8.6 10 3.7 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 48 17.8 142 52.8 53 19.7 18 6.7 8 3.0 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 60 22.2 157 58.1 33 12.2 14 5.2 6 2.2 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 94 34.9 134 49.8 30 11.2 5 1.9 6 2.2 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 91 33.7 140 51.9 21 7.8 15 5.6 3 1.1 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 91 33.7 139 51.5 25 9.3 11 4.1 4 1.5 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 77 28.9 141 53.0 34 12.8 10 3.8 4 1.5 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 54 20.0 134 49.6 53 19.6 25 9.3 4 1.5 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 81 30.1 165 61.3 15 5.6 7 2.6 1 0.4 3
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 35 13.1 131 49.1 78 29.2 17 6.4 6 2.2 5
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 38 14.4 146 55.5 57 21.7 17 6.5 5 1.9 9
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 27 10.0 21 7.8 55 20.4 96 35.6 71 26.3 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 80 30.1 144 54.1 34 12.8 6 2.3 2 0.8 6
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 40 14.9 137 51.1 62 23.1 21 7.8 8 3.0 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 39 14.7 122 45.9 83 31.2 19 7.1 3 1.1 6
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 48 17.9 152 56.7 51 19.0 12 4.5 5 1.9 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 86 32.3 123 46.2 52 19.5 4 1.5 1 0.4 6
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 69 25.7 155 57.8 30 11.2 11 4.1 3 1.1 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 86 31.9 133 49.3 45 16.7 4 1.5 2 0.7 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 101 37.5 132 49.1 26 9.7 6 2.2 4 1.5 3
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 182 67.4 86 31.9 0 0.0 1 0.4 1 0.4 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 110 41.0 129 48.1 24 9.0 3 1.1 2 0.7 4
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 16 6.1 65 24.8 148 56.5 21 8.0 12 4.6 10
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 55 20.5 129 48.1 70 26.1 9 3.4 5 1.9 4
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 28 10.7 65 24.9 149 57.1 14 5.4 5 1.9 11
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 20 7.6 46 17.4 109 41.3 53 20.1 36 13.6 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 30, 2009