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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 113 62.09
2ND 69 37.91

Frequency Missing = 4


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 84 47.46
Girl 93 52.54

Frequency Missing = 9


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 166 89.73
FATHER 8 4.32
STEPMOTHER 4 2.16
STEPFATHER 1 0.54
GRANDMOTHER 6 3.24

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 5.43
1 73 39.67
2 99 53.80
3 OR MORE 2 1.09

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 44 23.78
5 - 10 YRS 44 23.78
11 - 15 YRS 22 11.89
OVER 15 YRS 75 40.54

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 65 35.14
2 HRS 77 41.62
3 HRS 31 16.76
4 HRS 11 5.95
5 HRS 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 23 12.43
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 134 72.43
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 24 12.97
OTHER 4 2.16

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 184 99.46
HISPANIC 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.54
1 22 11.83
2 84 45.16
3 47 25.27
4 28 15.05
5 2 1.08
6 2 1.08

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 183 98.39
YES 3 1.61

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 186 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 171 91.94
YES 15 8.06

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 181 97.31
YES 5 2.69

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 60 32.43
30 - 39 96 51.89
40 - 49 25 13.51
50 - 59 4 2.16

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 19 11.52
2 YR COLL/TECH 33 20.00
4 YR COLLEGE 96 58.18
MILITARY 2 1.21
OTHER 15 9.09

Frequency Missing = 21


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.54
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 20 10.87
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 45 24.46
SOME COLLEGE 60 32.61
COLLEGE GRADUATE 51 27.72
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 3.80

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 8 4.42
10,000 - 19,999 27 14.92
20,000 - 29,999 31 17.13
30,000 - 39,999 23 12.71
40,000 - 49,999 33 18.23
50,000 - 59,999 17 9.39
60,000 - 69,999 11 6.08
OVER $70,000 31 17.13

Frequency Missing = 5


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 76 43.68
HALF A & B 29 16.67
MOSTLY B 1 0.57
HALF B & C 3 1.72
MOSTLY C 1 0.57
GRADE NOT GIVEN 64 36.78

Frequency Missing = 12


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 85 49.42
GOTTEN WORSE 15 8.72
STAYED THE SAME 72 41.86

Frequency Missing = 14


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 21 11.48
1/2 HR OR LESS 116 63.39
1 HR 37 20.22
2 HRS 7 3.83
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 1.09

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 162 89.50
2 HRS 16 8.84
3 HRS 1 0.55
4 HRS 2 1.10

Frequency Missing = 5


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.55
ONCE/TWICE 62 33.88
3-5 TIMES 72 39.34
5-10 TIMES 17 9.29
11+ TIMES 31 16.94

Frequency Missing = 3


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 4.35
ONCE/TWICE 127 69.02
3-5 TIMES 42 22.83
5-10 TIMES 5 2.72
11+ TIMES 2 1.09

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 21 11.67
ONCE/TWICE 106 58.89
3-5 TIMES 43 23.89
5-10 TIMES 7 3.89
11+ TIMES 3 1.67

Frequency Missing = 6


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 50 27.62
ONCE/TWICE 80 44.20
3-5 TIMES 19 10.50
5-10 TIMES 13 7.18
11+ TIMES 19 10.50

Frequency Missing = 5


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 58 32.04
ONCE/TWICE 62 34.25
3-5 TIMES 34 18.78
5-10 TIMES 9 4.97
11+ TIMES 18 9.94

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 43 23.76
B 86 47.51
C 34 18.78
D 3 1.66
F 2 1.10
DONT KNOW 13 7.18

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 2.73
10-15 mins 56 30.60
20-30 mins 92 50.27
about one hour 22 12.02
2 hours or more 8 4.37

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 22 12.09
YES 160 87.91

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 83 45.11
YES 101 54.89

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 25 13.74
YES 157 86.26

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 1.65
YES 179 98.35

Frequency Missing = 4


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 87 47.80
YES 95 52.20

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.54
OCCASIONALLY 10 5.43
REGULARLY 173 94.02

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 75 40.98
RARELY 53 28.96
OCCASIONALLY 42 22.95
REGULARLY 13 7.10

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 48 26.37
RARELY 45 24.73
OCCASIONALLY 69 37.91
REGULARLY 20 10.99

Frequency Missing = 4


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 99 54.70
YES-VIA OTHER 11 6.08
YES-VIA MEDICAID 65 35.91
NO MED INS 6 3.31

Frequency Missing = 5


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
FREDERICKTOWN ELEM., FREDERICKTOWN 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. 48 26.2 96 52.5 34 18.6 5 2.7 0 0.0 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 27 14.8 75 41.2 71 39.0 9 4.9 0 0.0 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 64 35.8 85 47.5 22 12.3 6 3.4 2 1.1 7
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 78 43.3 79 43.9 22 12.2 0 0.0 1 0.6 6
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 13 7.3 46 25.7 75 41.9 41 22.9 4 2.2 7
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 63 35.0 93 51.7 17 9.4 7 3.9 0 0.0 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 47 26.0 102 56.4 28 15.5 3 1.7 1 0.6 5
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 4 2.3 25 14.2 58 33.0 89 50.6 10
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 27 15.0 74 41.1 65 36.1 9 5.0 5 2.8 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 38 20.9 88 48.4 47 25.8 7 3.8 2 1.1 4
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 58 31.7 86 47.0 28 15.3 10 5.5 1 0.5 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 60 33.0 98 53.8 18 9.9 5 2.7 1 0.5 4
37 - My child likes attending this school. 78 42.6 88 48.1 11 6.0 5 2.7 1 0.5 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 91 49.7 74 40.4 13 7.1 2 1.1 3 1.6 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 76 41.8 75 41.2 22 12.1 8 4.4 1 0.5 4
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 64 35.2 87 47.8 26 14.3 4 2.2 1 0.5 4
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 38 21.2 90 50.3 41 22.9 10 5.6 0 0.0 7
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 31 17.1 84 46.4 42 23.2 20 11.0 4 2.2 5
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 7.3 49 27.4 73 40.8 33 18.4 11 6.1 7
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 40 22.0 105 57.7 29 15.9 6 3.3 2 1.1 4
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 2.2 8 4.4 30 16.5 70 38.5 70 38.5 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 59 32.8 98 54.4 18 10.0 4 2.2 1 0.6 6
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 26 14.3 87 47.8 51 28.0 14 7.7 4 2.2 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 25 13.8 90 49.7 56 30.9 9 5.0 1 0.6 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 47 25.8 102 56.0 27 14.8 5 2.7 1 0.5 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 60 33.0 93 51.1 23 12.6 5 2.7 1 0.5 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 59 32.4 99 54.4 19 10.4 4 2.2 1 0.5 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 40 22.0 98 53.8 41 22.5 3 1.6 0 0.0 4
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 86 47.3 82 45.1 14 7.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 124 68.5 53 29.3 4 2.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 83 45.9 85 47.0 12 6.6 1 0.6 0 0.0 5
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 12 6.7 35 19.7 117 65.7 11 6.2 3 1.7 8
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 46 25.6 94 52.2 35 19.4 2 1.1 3 1.7 6
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 13 7.3 41 23.0 112 62.9 10 5.6 2 1.1 8
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 10 5.6 33 18.3 80 44.4 45 25.0 12 6.7 6

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