Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
LINN CO. ELEM., LINN CO. R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 23 29.11
2ND 14 17.72
3RD 14 17.72
4TH 17 21.52
5TH 11 13.92

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 34 43.59
Girl 44 56.41

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 64 81.01
FATHER 13 16.46
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.27
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.27
1 25 31.65
2 52 65.82
3 OR MORE 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 20 25.32
5 - 10 YRS 16 20.25
11 - 15 YRS 15 18.99
OVER 15 YRS 28 35.44

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 30 37.97
2 HRS 35 44.30
3 HRS 12 15.19
4 HRS 1 1.27
5 HRS 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 10 12.66
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 49 62.03
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 18 22.78
OTHER 2 2.53

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 78 98.73
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 1.27

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.27
1 8 10.13
2 30 37.97
3 27 34.18
4 6 7.59
5 7 8.86

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 79 98.75
YES 1 1.25

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 80 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 72 90.00
YES 8 10.00

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 77 96.25
YES 3 3.75

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 16 20.25
30 - 39 46 58.23
40 - 49 15 18.99
50 - 59 2 2.53

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 6 7.89
2 YR COLL/TECH 18 23.68
4 YR COLLEGE 48 63.16
MILITARY 1 1.32
OTHER 3 3.95

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 5.13
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 18 23.08
SOME COLLEGE 25 32.05
COLLEGE GRADUATE 23 29.49
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 10.26

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 1.27
10,000 - 19,999 10 12.66
20,000 - 29,999 11 13.92
30,000 - 39,999 18 22.78
40,000 - 49,999 9 11.39
50,000 - 59,999 9 11.39
60,000 - 69,999 9 11.39
OVER $70,000 12 15.19

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 30 40.54
HALF A & B 22 29.73
MOSTLY B 2 2.70
HALF B & C 9 12.16
MOSTLY C 1 1.35
GRADE NOT GIVEN 10 13.51

Frequency Missing = 6


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 30 38.96
GOTTEN WORSE 9 11.69
STAYED THE SAME 38 49.35

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 11 14.10
1/2 HR OR LESS 38 48.72
1 HR 24 30.77
2 HRS 4 5.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 1.28

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 69 88.46
2 HRS 9 11.54

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.28
ONCE/TWICE 26 33.33
3-5 TIMES 33 42.31
5-10 TIMES 7 8.97
11+ TIMES 11 14.10

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 5.13
ONCE/TWICE 62 79.49
3-5 TIMES 12 15.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 3.85
ONCE/TWICE 37 47.44
3-5 TIMES 38 48.72

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 21.05
ONCE/TWICE 22 28.95
3-5 TIMES 22 28.95
5-10 TIMES 9 11.84
11+ TIMES 7 9.21

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 21.79
ONCE/TWICE 27 34.62
3-5 TIMES 25 32.05
5-10 TIMES 6 7.69
11+ TIMES 3 3.85

Frequency Missing = 2


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 5 6.41
B 38 48.72
C 19 24.36
D 5 6.41
F 3 3.85
DONT KNOW 8 10.26

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 2 2.60
10-15 mins 27 35.06
20-30 mins 37 48.05
about one hour 9 11.69
2 hours or more 2 2.60

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 3 3.85
YES 75 96.15

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 15 19.48
YES 62 80.52

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 7 9.09
YES 70 90.91

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 77 100.00

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 20 25.97
YES 57 74.03

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 8 10.26
REGULARLY 70 89.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 25.97
RARELY 13 16.88
OCCASIONALLY 29 37.66
REGULARLY 15 19.48

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 14 18.18
RARELY 15 19.48
OCCASIONALLY 31 40.26
REGULARLY 17 22.08

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 35 47.30
YES-VIA OTHER 14 18.92
YES-VIA MEDICAID 20 27.03
NO MED INS 5 6.76

Frequency Missing = 6


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
LINN CO. ELEM., LINN CO. R-I 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. 8 10.3 46 59.0 18 23.1 5 6.4 1 1.3 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 4 5.1 36 46.2 21 26.9 13 16.7 4 5.1 2
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 12 15.8 37 48.7 21 27.6 3 3.9 3 3.9 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 27 35.1 39 50.6 9 11.7 1 1.3 1 1.3 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 4 5.1 30 38.5 26 33.3 14 17.9 4 5.1 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 11 14.7 51 68.0 10 13.3 3 4.0 0 0.0 5
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 14 17.9 35 44.9 19 24.4 8 10.3 2 2.6 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 2 2.7 8 10.7 22 29.3 43 57.3 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 6 7.9 23 30.3 34 44.7 6 7.9 7 9.2 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 8 10.3 41 52.6 16 20.5 10 12.8 3 3.8 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 12 15.4 38 48.7 18 23.1 6 7.7 4 5.1 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 16 20.5 43 55.1 11 14.1 6 7.7 2 2.6 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 27 34.6 42 53.8 8 10.3 0 0.0 1 1.3 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 32 41.0 41 52.6 2 2.6 2 2.6 1 1.3 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 24 30.8 43 55.1 8 10.3 3 3.8 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 31 40.3 35 45.5 6 7.8 5 6.5 0 0.0 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 15 19.5 47 61.0 11 14.3 3 3.9 1 1.3 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 29 37.2 40 51.3 2 2.6 6 7.7 1 1.3 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 9 11.5 37 47.4 26 33.3 5 6.4 1 1.3 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 15 19.2 35 44.9 14 17.9 11 14.1 3 3.8 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 5.3 2 2.6 16 21.1 25 32.9 29 38.2 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 21 27.3 40 51.9 13 16.9 2 2.6 1 1.3 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 24.4 42 53.8 7 9.0 8 10.3 2 2.6 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 10 12.8 30 38.5 32 41.0 6 7.7 0 0.0 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 18 23.1 40 51.3 14 17.9 5 6.4 1 1.3 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 23 29.5 44 56.4 7 9.0 3 3.8 1 1.3 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 18 23.1 50 64.1 4 5.1 6 7.7 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 21 26.6 42 53.2 12 15.2 2 2.5 2 2.5 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 19 24.1 40 50.6 16 20.3 2 2.5 2 2.5 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 51 65.4 27 34.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 26 33.3 47 60.3 3 3.8 2 2.6 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 6 7.6 24 30.4 43 54.4 5 6.3 1 1.3 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 16 20.5 33 42.3 20 25.6 5 6.4 4 5.1 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 7.7 18 23.1 46 59.0 6 7.7 2 2.6 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 4 5.1 19 24.4 33 42.3 16 20.5 6 7.7 2

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