Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CROCKER R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 41 15.41
2ND 23 8.65
3RD 21 7.89
4TH 29 10.90
5TH 14 5.26
6TH 20 7.52
7TH 20 7.52
8TH 30 11.28
9TH 20 7.52
10TH 21 7.89
11TH 16 6.02
12TH 11 4.14

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 112 43.75
Girl 144 56.25

Frequency Missing = 12


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 196 73.96
FATHER 50 18.87
STEPMOTHER 5 1.89
STEPFATHER 1 0.38
GRANDMOTHER 10 3.77
OTHER RELATIVE 3 1.13

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 4.49
1 102 38.20
2 148 55.43
3 OR MORE 5 1.87

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 65 24.34
5 - 10 YRS 61 22.85
11 - 15 YRS 43 16.10
OVER 15 YRS 98 36.70

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 72 26.97
2 HRS 118 44.19
3 HRS 49 18.35
4 HRS 17 6.37
5 HRS 7 2.62
6 + HRS 4 1.50

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 48 18.05
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 167 62.78
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 37 13.91
OTHER 14 5.26

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 259 98.11
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.38
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.76
HISPANIC 2 0.76

Frequency Missing = 4


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 0.75
1 70 26.32
2 106 39.85
3 57 21.43
4 24 9.02
6 2 0.75
7 OR MORE 5 1.88

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 256 95.52
YES 12 4.48

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 258 96.27
YES 10 3.73

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 240 89.55
YES 28 10.45

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 257 95.90
YES 11 4.10

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 27 10.15
30 - 39 126 47.37
40 - 49 93 34.96
50 - 59 18 6.77
60 OR OVER 2 0.75

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 31 12.06
2 YR COLL/TECH 48 18.68
4 YR COLLEGE 156 60.70
MILITARY 6 2.33
OTHER 16 6.23

Frequency Missing = 11


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 6 2.28
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 22 8.37
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 86 32.70
SOME COLLEGE 81 30.80
COLLEGE GRADUATE 49 18.63
GRADUATE SCHOOL 19 7.22

Frequency Missing = 5


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 14 5.36
10,000 - 19,999 34 13.03
20,000 - 29,999 31 11.88
30,000 - 39,999 40 15.33
40,000 - 49,999 32 12.26
50,000 - 59,999 43 16.48
60,000 - 69,999 15 5.75
OVER $70,000 52 19.92

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 101 37.69
HALF A & B 82 30.60
MOSTLY B 20 7.46
HALF B & C 37 13.81
MOSTLY C 4 1.49
HALF C & D 9 3.36
MOSTLY D 4 1.49
BELOW D 1 0.37
GRADE NOT GIVEN 10 3.73

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 92 36.80
GOTTEN WORSE 42 16.80
STAYED THE SAME 116 46.40

Frequency Missing = 18


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 28 10.53
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.38
1/2 HR OR LESS 51 19.17
1 HR 106 39.85
2 HRS 56 21.05
MORE THAN 2 HRS 24 9.02

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 212 79.70
2 HRS 39 14.66
3 HRS 9 3.38
4 HRS 5 1.88
5 HRS 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 3.42
ONCE/TWICE 114 43.35
3-5 TIMES 62 23.57
5-10 TIMES 41 15.59
11+ TIMES 37 14.07

Frequency Missing = 5


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 6.04
ONCE/TWICE 192 72.45
3-5 TIMES 37 13.96
5-10 TIMES 7 2.64
11+ TIMES 13 4.91

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 11.36
ONCE/TWICE 138 52.27
3-5 TIMES 70 26.52
5-10 TIMES 16 6.06
11+ TIMES 10 3.79

Frequency Missing = 4


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 41 15.53
ONCE/TWICE 79 29.92
3-5 TIMES 57 21.59
5-10 TIMES 33 12.50
11+ TIMES 54 20.45

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 85 32.32
ONCE/TWICE 89 33.84
3-5 TIMES 45 17.11
5-10 TIMES 9 3.42
11+ TIMES 35 13.31

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 32 12.21
B 78 29.77
C 92 35.11
D 34 12.98
F 7 2.67
DONT KNOW 19 7.25

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 17 6.44
10-15 mins 74 28.03
20-30 mins 107 40.53
about one hour 51 19.32
2 hours or more 15 5.68

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 19 7.14
YES 247 92.86

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 59 22.26
YES 206 77.74

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 51 19.25
YES 214 80.75

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 6 2.26
YES 260 97.74

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 93 35.23
YES 171 64.77

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 1.12
OCCASIONALLY 28 10.45
REGULARLY 237 88.43

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 49 18.42
RARELY 42 15.79
OCCASIONALLY 84 31.58
REGULARLY 91 34.21

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 31 11.61
RARELY 41 15.36
OCCASIONALLY 94 35.21
REGULARLY 101 37.83

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 126 47.73
YES-VIA OTHER 42 15.91
YES-VIA MEDICAID 72 27.27
NO MED INS 24 9.09

Frequency Missing = 4


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CROCKER 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. 46 17.2 112 41.9 82 30.7 20 7.5 7 2.6 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 19 7.2 86 32.5 108 40.8 40 15.1 12 4.5 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 28 10.8 107 41.2 68 26.2 42 16.2 15 5.8 8
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 105 39.5 123 46.2 34 12.8 4 1.5 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 3.8 44 16.9 88 33.8 87 33.5 31 11.9 8
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 23 8.7 95 36.0 91 34.5 44 16.7 11 4.2 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 51 19.2 119 44.7 71 26.7 14 5.3 11 4.1 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 0.4 10 3.8 63 23.8 94 35.5 97 36.6 3
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 26 9.9 89 33.8 99 37.6 37 14.1 12 4.6 5
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 31 11.7 94 35.5 78 29.4 39 14.7 23 8.7 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 34 12.7 121 45.3 68 25.5 29 10.9 15 5.6 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 43 16.3 140 53.2 59 22.4 13 4.9 8 3.0 5
37 - My child likes attending this school. 73 27.3 120 44.9 36 13.5 29 10.9 9 3.4 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 98 36.7 139 52.1 19 7.1 8 3.0 3 1.1 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 95 35.7 134 50.4 25 9.4 11 4.1 1 0.4 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 80 30.0 128 47.9 42 15.7 10 3.7 7 2.6 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 39 14.7 89 33.5 75 28.2 41 15.4 22 8.3 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 55 20.8 120 45.5 68 25.8 12 4.5 9 3.4 4
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 20 7.5 63 23.7 118 44.4 41 15.4 24 9.0 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 35 13.2 98 36.8 78 29.3 40 15.0 15 5.6 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 34 12.9 37 14.0 58 22.0 70 26.5 65 24.6 4
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 36 13.5 117 44.0 77 28.9 27 10.2 9 3.4 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 29 10.9 129 48.5 68 25.6 31 11.7 9 3.4 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 33 12.4 121 45.3 88 33.0 16 6.0 9 3.4 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 25 9.4 96 36.0 86 32.2 45 16.9 15 5.6 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 51 19.2 105 39.6 78 29.4 27 10.2 4 1.5 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 53 19.9 132 49.4 65 24.3 15 5.6 2 0.7 1
52 - The community is proud of this school. 39 14.6 110 41.0 80 29.9 31 11.6 8 3.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 54 20.1 130 48.5 63 23.5 13 4.9 8 3.0 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 169 63.3 89 33.3 7 2.6 1 0.4 1 0.4 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 86 32.2 140 52.4 29 10.9 9 3.4 3 1.1 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 20 7.6 55 20.8 124 47.0 40 15.2 25 9.5 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 36 13.5 92 34.6 98 36.8 22 8.3 18 6.8 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 36 13.6 80 30.2 124 46.8 16 6.0 9 3.4 3
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 21 8.0 23 8.7 97 36.7 75 28.4 48 18.2 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated October 22, 2007