Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., LAWSON R-XIV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 88 41.31
2ND 43 20.19
3RD 37 17.37
4TH 45 21.13

Frequency Missing = 4


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 119 56.13
Girl 93 43.87

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 198 92.09
FATHER 13 6.05
STEPMOTHER 3 1.40
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.47

Frequency Missing = 2


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 90 41.86
2 123 57.21
3 OR MORE 2 0.93

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 73 33.80
5 - 10 YRS 62 28.70
11 - 15 YRS 24 11.11
OVER 15 YRS 57 26.39

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 87 40.47
2 HRS 87 40.47
3 HRS 32 14.88
4 HRS 6 2.79
5 HRS 3 1.40

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 17 7.87
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 165 76.39
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 13.89
OTHER 4 1.85

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 212 99.53
HISPANIC 1 0.47

Frequency Missing = 4


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 0.92
1 23 10.60
2 104 47.93
3 58 26.73
4 18 8.29
5 4 1.84
6 5 2.30
7 OR MORE 3 1.38

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 214 98.62
YES 3 1.38

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 217 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 198 91.24
YES 19 8.76

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 215 99.08
YES 2 0.92

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 52 23.96
30 - 39 122 56.22
40 - 49 42 19.35
50 - 59 1 0.46

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 8 3.90
2 YR COLL/TECH 33 16.10
4 YR COLLEGE 158 77.07
MILITARY 2 0.98
OTHER 4 1.95

Frequency Missing = 12


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.93
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 2.31
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 52 24.07
SOME COLLEGE 70 32.41
COLLEGE GRADUATE 67 31.02
GRADUATE SCHOOL 20 9.26

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 3 1.40
10,000 - 19,999 5 2.34
20,000 - 29,999 8 3.74
30,000 - 39,999 13 6.07
40,000 - 49,999 29 13.55
50,000 - 59,999 35 16.36
60,000 - 69,999 38 17.76
OVER $70,000 83 38.79

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 85 40.09
HALF A & B 34 16.04
MOSTLY B 3 1.42
HALF B & C 5 2.36
MOSTLY C 3 1.42
GRADE NOT GIVEN 82 38.68

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 123 63.73
GOTTEN WORSE 9 4.66
STAYED THE SAME 61 31.61

Frequency Missing = 24


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 15 6.98
1/2 HR OR LESS 136 63.26
1 HR 58 26.98
2 HRS 6 2.79

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 185 87.26
2 HRS 26 12.26
3 HRS 1 0.47

Frequency Missing = 5


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 1.40
ONCE/TWICE 41 19.07
3-5 TIMES 78 36.28
5-10 TIMES 37 17.21
11+ TIMES 56 26.05

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.47
ONCE/TWICE 169 78.60
3-5 TIMES 35 16.28
5-10 TIMES 7 3.26
11+ TIMES 3 1.40

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.47
ONCE/TWICE 169 78.60
3-5 TIMES 37 17.21
5-10 TIMES 1 0.47
11+ TIMES 7 3.26

Frequency Missing = 2


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 10.80
ONCE/TWICE 74 34.74
3-5 TIMES 54 25.35
5-10 TIMES 18 8.45
11+ TIMES 44 20.66

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 34 15.89
ONCE/TWICE 74 34.58
3-5 TIMES 45 21.03
5-10 TIMES 26 12.15
11+ TIMES 35 16.36

Frequency Missing = 3


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 89 41.59
B 97 45.33
C 15 7.01
D 3 1.40
DONT KNOW 10 4.67

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 5 2.34
10-15 mins 66 30.84
20-30 mins 104 48.60
about one hour 36 16.82
2 hours or more 3 1.40

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 9 4.21
YES 205 95.79

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 68 31.63
YES 147 68.37

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 30 14.08
YES 183 85.92

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 0.93
YES 213 99.07

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 68 31.78
YES 146 68.22

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 15 6.98
REGULARLY 200 93.02

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 88 41.12
RARELY 56 26.17
OCCASIONALLY 48 22.43
REGULARLY 22 10.28

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 42 19.63
RARELY 41 19.16
OCCASIONALLY 101 47.20
REGULARLY 30 14.02

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 177 83.49
YES-VIA OTHER 13 6.13
YES-VIA MEDICAID 14 6.60
NO MED INS 8 3.77

Frequency Missing = 5


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHWEST ELEM., LAWSON R-XIV 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. 93 43.5 95 44.4 22 10.3 4 1.9 0 0.0 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 52 24.3 115 53.7 42 19.6 4 1.9 1 0.5 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 76 35.7 115 54.0 16 7.5 4 1.9 2 0.9 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 116 54.2 82 38.3 15 7.0 1 0.5 0 0.0 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 25 11.7 75 35.2 73 34.3 34 16.0 6 2.8 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 64 30.2 113 53.3 32 15.1 3 1.4 0 0.0 5
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 112 52.3 86 40.2 16 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 0 0.0 1 0.5 19 9.0 63 29.7 129 60.8 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 44 20.7 107 50.2 48 22.5 8 3.8 6 2.8 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 70 33.2 101 47.9 33 15.6 5 2.4 2 0.9 6
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 77 36.0 112 52.3 17 7.9 7 3.3 1 0.5 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 89 41.8 106 49.8 15 7.0 3 1.4 0 0.0 4
37 - My child likes attending this school. 135 63.1 71 33.2 3 1.4 5 2.3 0 0.0 3
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 138 64.5 73 34.1 3 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 131 61.2 77 36.0 6 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 124 57.9 76 35.5 11 5.1 3 1.4 0 0.0 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 83 39.0 100 46.9 23 10.8 6 2.8 1 0.5 4
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 101 47.6 89 42.0 16 7.5 6 2.8 0 0.0 5
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 88 41.3 82 38.5 32 15.0 9 4.2 2 0.9 4
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 61 28.9 103 48.8 36 17.1 9 4.3 2 0.9 6
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 1.9 9 4.2 11 5.2 53 25.0 135 63.7 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 102 47.9 99 46.5 10 4.7 2 0.9 0 0.0 4
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 62 29.1 115 54.0 31 14.6 4 1.9 1 0.5 4
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 47 22.2 105 49.5 46 21.7 14 6.6 0 0.0 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 89 41.8 112 52.6 12 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 105 49.3 91 42.7 15 7.0 1 0.5 1 0.5 4
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 100 46.9 105 49.3 8 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 124 57.9 81 37.9 8 3.7 1 0.5 0 0.0 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 129 60.0 77 35.8 7 3.3 2 0.9 0 0.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 159 73.6 53 24.5 4 1.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 115 53.5 90 41.9 9 4.2 1 0.5 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 30 14.2 61 28.8 108 50.9 9 4.2 4 1.9 5
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 86 39.8 112 51.9 17 7.9 1 0.5 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 33 15.4 58 27.1 116 54.2 5 2.3 2 0.9 3
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 26 12.1 58 27.0 82 38.1 32 14.9 17 7.9 2

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